she/her

Lauren CardosoLMFT

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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

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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+

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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 specialize in depression, anxiety, panic, and relationships. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive. I have with experience working in community-based and outpatient mental health settings. 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)

Languages Spoken

English

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.