Lauren E. Baumgarten

Lauren E. Baumgarten, MMFT, brings a unique blend of corporate experience and international perspective to her therapy practice, offering clients a well-rounded approach to mental health and relationship counseling. Her journey from the corporate world to psychotherapy gives her a distinctive insight into work-life stressors, allowing her to guide clients towards balanced living with empathy and understanding.

Specializing in couples counseling and individual therapy for adults, Lauren excels in steering clients through emotional disconnection and conflict. Her expertise extends to treating depression, anxiety, and trauma, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as S.A.F.E. EMDR and Brainspotting Therapy. Lauren's practice is further enriched by her focus on developing healthy relationships, setting boundaries, navigating career transitions, and fostering self-worth.

Lauren's approach is particularly effective for those grappling with loud inner critics or defeating self-narratives. She skillfully guides her clients towards healing by cultivating self-compassion and a belief in their own worthiness. Through this process, Lauren's clients learn to forge healthy connections with themselves and others, paving the way for more fulfilling relationships and personal growth.

Her global perspective, shaped by extensive periods living abroad in Spain, Argentina, and Denmark, adds depth to her practice. This international experience, coupled with her love for language study, enables Lauren to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and understand varied cultural contexts.

As a lifetime athlete who still enjoys soccer and basketball, Lauren brings a competitive yet easygoing nature to her therapy sessions. This unique combination fosters a client-therapist relationship built on growth and support, creating an environment where clients feel both challenged and nurtured. Under the clinical supervision of Sara Hopkins, LMFT #928, Lauren continues to refine her skills and offer high-quality care to those seeking to improve their mental health and relationships.