Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, & Personal Growth

Lauren Maher, LMFT – Licensed Therapist & Trauma Specialist | Integrative Mind-Body Approach

Seeking out therapy is a brave act — a bold first step in creating powerful change in your life. Welcome. I know that it’s not always easy to seek out support, but I am glad that you’ve found your way here. Sometimes life’s challenges can feel too overwhelming to navigate on our own, and we may need some outside perspective and guidance to see our way through. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive space where you feel deeply seen and heard, and to help you find the right tools to make meaningful change in your life. 

Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, and Life Transitions

I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, and relationship issues, as well as those who are simply seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth. I work collaboratively with my clients to define their needs and goals, and tailor an approach that works best for them. My clients tend to be curious, creative, out-of-the-box thinkers who are motivated to create change in their lives. I am trained in both EMDR and Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), two evidence-based approaches for treating trauma and nervous system dysregulation. I enjoy teaching my clients concrete, practical tools that they can use to improve their daily lives and I believe in drawing upon my clients' inherent strengths and sense of resiliency. I am particularly interested in the link between the body and mind - my practice both incorporates somatic, relational, and cognitive approaches in order to support healing on multiple levels.

Integrating Mindfulness, Yoga, and Mental Health

In addition to my counseling work, I am a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) and yoga teacher. For over two decades, I taught yoga, mindfulness, and meditation in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, weSPARK Cancer Support Center, and a residential eating disorder facility. I am also the author of Mindfulness Workbook for Panic Attacks, which offers practical tools to manage anxiety, reduce panic, and feel more grounded in the present moment.

Supporting Artists, Creatives, Performers, and Entertainment Industry Professionals

Before specializing in mental health, I worked professionally as an actor, which gives me unique insight into the challenges faced by artists, creatives, performers, and those in the entertainment industry. I provide a supportive and informed space for you to explore such issues as: creative blocks, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, burnout, financial instability, and navigating public vs. private identity. Together, we’ll help you find balance, purpose, and confidence in your creative life.

Sessions Available In-Person and Online

I offer therapy sessions in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles and online throughout California and Florida.