Therapy In-Person in Los Feliz  | Online Across CA & FL

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS HARD.

Transformative, integrative therapy for artists, creatives, and high-achieving professionals. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, EMDR, somatic therapy & more.

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A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO END UP HERE HAVE ALREADY DONE “THE WORK”.

They might’ve spent time unpacking their childhood, identified patterns that make their life and relationships the way they are, or explored their own attachment style. They’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and often done therapy before. And still…their nervous system feels “jacked up,” their mind won’t stop spinning, or they keep finding themselves in the same exhausting relationship dynamics. 

You might be someone who thinks deeply about your life and relationships: someone who feels things intensely, notices details others miss, and is often the person people turn to for insight or support. (All things that also make you good at your job.) From the outside, you seem capable and high-functioning, but internally, it feels like you’re holding too much—and far more than most people realize.

You’ve come to the point where you’re realizing you’re not just looking for more insight—you’re ready for something that actually helps things shift.

That’s the gap my work is designed to bridge.

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Maybe you’re here because…

  • Your nervous system feels constantly on edge, like you’re always bracing for something.


  • Even though you understand certain things about yourself or your patterns, nothing seems to change.


  • You’re trying to recover or move on from narcissistic abuse and trust yourself again.


  • Everything on the outside looks “fine,” but inside it’s an entirely different story.

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  • You’re feeling lost, “stuck,” or creatively blocked.


  • You feel things deeply, which can be a gift, but that passion can sometimes be overwhelming.


  • Despite your best efforts, your mind won’t stop spinning with rumination, overthinking, and worst-case scenarios.


  • You want therapy that supports your creativity and personality, not something that tries to change it.

HELLO, I’M LAUREN.

I’M NOT INTIMIDATED BY BIG STORIES, COMPLEX TRAUMA, OR THE MESSY PARTS OF BEING HUMAN.

In fact, that’s where some of the most meaningful change begins. One of my biggest strengths as a therapist is my ability to get on someone’s level very quickly. My clients often tell me they trust me and feel understood right away—and that matters, because the work we do together is meant to go deep.

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My background in the creative world deeply shapes how I approach therapy. As an author and former professional actor, I see the process of healing as something that requires curiosity, imagination, and the willingness to look at things from different angles. At the same time, my training as a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) grounds this work in the body. I draw from breath work, mindfulness, movement, and nervous system regulation alongside trauma-focused therapy to support real, lasting change.

I want you to feel safe here—safe enough to do the deeper work of coming back to yourself and moving from where you are now to who you’re meant to be. My style is active, direct, and collaborative, and my goal isn’t just to help you feel better in the moment, but to help you reclaim your life and your sense of self. That means combining depth with practicality—exploring the patterns and experiences that shaped your nervous system while also giving you real, accessible tools to navigate everyday life differently.

MY AREAS of EXPERTISE

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CREATE A LIFE THAT ALIGNS WITH WHO YOU TRULY ARE.

Reach out for a complimentary 20-minute consultation. We’ll chat about what’s brought you here and discuss any questions. If we’re a good fit, we’ll book our first session and begin the work. I offer sessions in-person in Los Feliz as well as online sessions across California & Florida.