- Client-Centered Therapy
- EMDR when needed
- Mindfulness practice
About Lauren
Lauren Purcell is an LMFT licensed in California with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. Lauren lists social anxiety and phobia among her additional focus areas and supports people dealing with isolation, guilt, and life-purpose questions.
Her approach centers on listening first and asking clear questions. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing and practical. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client's pace and priorities. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help manage intense feelings in the moment.
Lauren also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that affect relationships and mood. When trauma is a factor, she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, explained and offered with care. Treatment plans evolve from conversation rather than a fixed protocol.
People can expect a calm conversational tone, attention to everyday stressors, and steps they can try between sessions. She talks through relationship and parenting challenges in straightforward terms. Work with grief emphasizes steady pacing and practical coping skills.
Lauren practices in California and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful for anxiety, relationship concerns, and parenting stress.Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and to notice thoughts without being swept away by them. This can help with anxiety, mood regulation, and moments of intense worry.
The therapist aims to work with each person to decide which approach fits best. Deciding a method is collaborative - goals, preferences, and daily life shape the plan. Sessions may shift between talk work, mindfulness exercises, and, when trauma work is needed, EMDR may be discussed as an option.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a work break or between errands. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, pace, and whether to include exercises between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and parenting concerns. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her additional focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and person-focused, starting with listening and practical steps. She uses mindfulness and client-centered methods to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, relationships, and parenting topics.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and conducts practice work from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.