Venture Wellness

Lauren graduated from Pepperdine University with a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. While completing her studies, Lauren provided individual, couple, and family counseling to low-income families on skid row in Downtown Los Angeles at Para Los Niños. After graduation Lauren gained clinical experience working with CANDDI therapy group in West LA as an associate MFT, as well as providing group, family, and individual therapy at Vista Del Mar Psychiatric Hospital in Ventura, CA. Upon licensure, Lauren became supervisor of Social Serivces at Vista Del Mar Hospital; later transitioning to Ventura County Behavioral Health to work with foster youth and their families, opening Venture Wellness Therapy in 2019. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Lauren’s approach is one of compassion. She works to provide a place of non-judgement; a place where you can safely explore the challenges in your life. Lauren works with a variety of modalities including trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy solution focused, and a systems approach. Together you will unearth thoughts and feelings, and identify those habits and patterns that have turned life’s challenges into struggles. Lauren holds active licenses in the states of California, Missouri, and New York.