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Lauren Leffel

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and concerns related to body image, disordered eating, and self-esteem. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and are seeking greater self-understanding, connection, and lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, solution-focused and insight-oriented. I draw from both cognitive behavioral and depth psychologies, including IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Together, we'll explore both present-day challenges and the deeper patterns that may be contributing to them. While I value insight, I also focus on helping clients develop practical tools and new ways of responding to difficult thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

What you can expect from me

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and determine whether we're a good fit. I'll ask about what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, relevant personal history, and what you'd like to get out of our work together.

You don't need to have everything figured out before we meet. My goal is to create a comfortable space where you can share at your own pace. By the end of the session, we'll begin identifying goals and discussing how therapy can support you moving forward.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Wright Institute
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 22