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Laura Purpura
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #144692
(650) 557-3144

laura@izzotherapy.com 

Laura Children Counseling

Laura began her career as a classroom teacher and has 20 years of experience in educational and therapeutic settings. She earned a Masters of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) with a specialty in art therapy from Notre De Namur University in Belmont. She is passionate about helping individuals express themselves though various forms of art including drawing, clay and sand tray. She has worked with individuals, couples and families, utilizing a variety of approaches. 

 

Laura strives to provide a safe and trusted space and is committed to helping individuals develop healthier relationships and feel empowered to be their true selves. 

 

In her time off, Laura enjoys being outdoors, reading, spending time with her family and traveling to new places.

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Goals

From first conversations to lasting change, Izzo Therapy has walked beside 29,679 clients in 2025, guiding families and individuals toward healing, connection, and growth.

Community

Each week, more than 800 families across the Bay Area turn to Izzo for mental health care they can count on. Whether it’s therapy for anxiety, parenting support, or co-parenting counseling, we’re here to help.

local

We’re proud to be a local practice built by therapists who live and work in the communities we serve—from San Mateo to San Carlos and beyond.

Trust

At Izzo Therapy, inclusivity isn’t just a value—it’s a practice. Our clinicians reflect the diversity of our clients and provide culturally responsive therapy in both English and Spanish.

© 2025  Anna Izzo, LMFT  #119172 

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