Laurie Singer | Source | Founder - Therapist - Author at Laurie Singer Behavorial Sciences
Laurie Singer
Laurie Singer (M.S., LMFT, BCBA) is a licensed Psychotherapist, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and family/child therapist who heads the successful and long-established Laurie Singer Behavioral Services, Inc. in Camarillo, CA.
She and her team of 20 behavioral analysts and therapists use an uncommon, integrated Behavioral and Cognitive therapy strategy to help those facing a wide variety of mental health issues.
Her first book, released in April, 2021, is titled "You're Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes." Using case studies from her successful practice, delivered in a digestible, narrative format and including worksheets designed for the individual to take control of their lives, the book's goal is to help those who suffer deeply from anxiety and mental health concerns. Particularly those which have been exacerbated by the devastating pandemic.
She earned her post-graduate certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Kaplan University. She began her college studies at Oxnard College and at UCLA, and completed her undergraduate degree at UCSB. She received her masters from Cal State Northridge in Educational Psychology and proceeded to earn a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. Laurie has been a practicing Behavioral Specialist since 1995 and in private practice since 2004.
Since losing her two-year-old son Jacob Singer to cancer in 1987, she has coordinated an annual fun run and fundraiser (Jacob’s Run) in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s Child Life Program, which provides playrooms and support for patients and their families. Laurie is also an endurance athlete, having made running 100-mile races nearly routine and completing 28 ultra-marathons of 31 miles or longer. She’s a 3-time Ironman competitor, a designation that requires swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112-miles and running a full 26.2-mile marathon in one day. In 2017 she was recognized for her accomplishments as an inductee into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame.
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Laurie Singer Behavorial Sciences
Founder - Therapist - Author
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Author Interview - Laurie Singer - You're Not Crazy
On The Table Read, therapist and behaviour analyst Laurie Singer talks to JJ Barnes about that motivated her to writer her hit book, You're Not Crazy, her writing process, and her advice for others.
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New book brings hope to those struggling with mental health | Camarillo Acorn
Laurie Singer was a young mother raising two children under 3 years old when she endured a parent's worst nightmare. It was 1987, and she was living in Oxnard with her husband, Bob Singer, while
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Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors: Expert Tips
Laurie advises, “Get outside, maintain exercise, and follow a serotonin-boosting diet.” Light therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are effective treatments. For severe cases, antidepressants may help. Laurie reminds us, “SAD is temporary,” and understanding this can ease anxiety. -
Conquering Travel Fears: Expert Tips for Adventurous Journeys
Laurie advises travelers to confront fears by planning and preparing. She suggests group trips for solo travelers and emphasizes the importance of physical and emotional readiness. "Knowledge really is power when it comes to defeating our fears," Laurie says, encouraging not to delay travel, as experiences are valuable and time-sensitive. -
Therapist Laurie Singer Shares Effective Strategies for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
Laurie suggests sunlight exposure, outdoor exercise, and a serotonin-boosting diet to manage SAD. She recommends sunrise alarm clocks like Phillips SmartSleep. For severe cases, "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and antidepressants may be considered." Remember, SAD is temporary, and understanding this can ease anxiety.
