Lauren Gonzalez

Lauren Gonzalez, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an MA and MFA, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, from preteens to seniors, navigate their challenges. She understands that many are often caught in patterns of thought and action they struggle to escape. Her clients frequently feel a longing for change, as if something essential is just out of reach. Lauren offers an engaged and creative therapeutic approach that not only promotes resilience but also empowers clients to construct the life they envision. She strives to guide clients towards a point where they feel equipped with effective coping skills and a refreshing perspective, achieving the ultimate goal of therapy: independence. Utilizing Schema Therapy, Lauren assists clients in discovering adaptive ways to address their emotional needs. By exploring the schemas or organizing beliefs that shape their reality, clients can gain valuable insights. Additionally, Lauren incorporates techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to ensure a well-rounded blend of insight and actionable steps. She creates a safe and soothing therapy space, an oasis for exploring deeper emotions and thoughts that often remain unspoken. Together, she and her clients co-create a roadmap of personal discovery through insightful exercises, storytelling, guided activities, role play, and creative expression, including writing and journaling. Lauren’s engaged, relational, and direct approach makes each session a unique journey toward personal growth and fulfillment.