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Lauren Horvath

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or simply tired of carrying everything on your own? Maybe you’re navigating grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or a difficult life transition—and even though you’re doing your best, you’re finding it harder to feel like yourself.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

With 17 years of experience in mental health, I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel understood, and be yourself. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’ve been used to handling things on your own. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and help you better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach to therapy

I believe we are wired for connection, growth, and healing, and that we don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I also believe that therapy should be personalized to you—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. Together, we’ll explore what you’re experiencing, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and identify practical ways to help you feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life.

Depending on your needs and goals, our work may include EMDR, mindfulness, practical coping strategies, or deeper relational work. We’ll find an approach that feels comfortable and meaningful for you.

I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they process difficult experiences, reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and move toward greater peace, connection, and fulfillment.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what has been challenging, what you would like to change, and the goals that are most important to you.

We’ll also identify the strengths, resilience, relationships, and resources you already have. You don’t have to start from scratch—we’ll build from what is already within you.

From there, we’ll begin developing a plan that fits your needs. Depending on what you’re looking for, this may include EMDR, practical coping strategies, mindfulness, relational work, or a combination of approaches.

There is no one-size-fits-all path to healing, and you never have to share more than you’re ready to share. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.

My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and less alone—with a clearer sense of where we can go from here.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at California State University, Dominguez Hills, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at California State University, Long Beach, CA
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Attachment Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English