she/her
Lauren Cardoso
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Parents, Neurodivergence, Students
Years of Experience
6+
I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive.
License number
#108833
Therapy style
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience working in community-based and outpatient mental health settings. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic, and relationships. I have past experience working with young children, teens, and adults utilizing an integrated approach to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and preferences.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Education
MA - Couples and Family Therapy, Alliant University San Diego (CSPP)
Interests
I enjoy playing piano, reading, writing, being in nature, and board game nights with friends.