- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Evidence based techniques
About Lauren
Lauren Prina is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with four years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related struggles such as depression and addictions.
She focuses on practical, straightforward conversations. Sessions are used to identify patterns, practice coping skills, and plan small changes that feel doable. Lauren listens to what feels most urgent and helps set clear, short-term goals to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues like grief, anger, body image, and self-esteem. She also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, and challenges tied to adoption, attachment, or past domestic violence. Lauren talks through behaviors, communication problems, and commitment or codependency issues in an organized way.
In session she encourages skill-building and concrete practice between meetings. She helps people try new ways of communicating, manage overwhelming emotions, and make sense of patterns rooted in past experiences. Progress is tracked in small steps so changes can be noticed and adjusted as needed.
Lauren provides care in English and works from her California LMFT license. Before booking, she asks people to consider their immediate needs and goals so the first session can focus on what matters most.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Lauren works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and swapping those patterns for more realistic thoughts; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worry. Another approach centers on building specific coping skills and behavioral experiments so people can test changes in small, manageable steps; this is useful for social anxiety, avoidance, and anger regulation.Choosing what works best is part of the process. Lauren collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is tracked. Clients try approaches, review what helps, and shift strategies together when needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They also let people use video or phone options depending on bandwidth or comfort with being on camera. Ask about the current formats offered so the first appointment suits daily life and practical needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work emphasizes practical conversations, skill-building, and clear short-term goals to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She holds four years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and provides services from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I attend sessions remotely or in person?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.