ABOUT Lauren
Lauren David
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT #149072)
Lauren David is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT #149072) who specializes in working with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, couples, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and grief or loss.
She offers a supportive, authentic environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts and emotions. Those who work with Lauren often describe her as warm, compassionate, and deeply invested in their personal growth. Lauren offers therapy sessions in Portuguese and also speaks some Spanish, allowing her to work with clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Passionate about meaningful change and relational well-being, Lauren draws on relational Gestalt and psychodynamic principles to explore how early experiences shape present-day patterns. She integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic techniques, and mindfulness to help clients deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and improve relational connection.
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Lauren combines trauma-informed approaches with somatic and mindfulness practices to support clients in processing the lasting impact of trauma. By attending to both mind and body, she helps individuals uncover core beliefs and develop healthier, more connected ways of relating to themselves and others.
Lauren is dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal from trauma and navigate the complexities of their relationships.
Lauren earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. She has worked in community mental health settings, providing care to adolescents, adults, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds. Through this experience, Lauren has developed an inclusive, supportive approach that respects the unique backgrounds and life experiences of each individual she serves.
Outside of her work, she loves cooking, scuba diving, strength training, traveling, and listening to live music. Some of her favorite destinations include Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico City, and Brazil, where she immerses herself in local traditions and takes every opportunity to practice speaking other languages.
Lauren works under the license and supervision of Becky White, LMFT #93760.
““Lauren is an amazing therapist and my wife and I felt very comfortable as well as challenged (in a good way!) with her Lauren has an incredible ability to know when to simply listen, when to gently ask a question, and when to circle back to something we’d mentioned earlier to dive a bit deeper. Since we were in couples therapy, she gave each of us space while keeping us both grounded and connected. She has a warmth and a humor that allowed us to handle some heavier topics without them overwhelming us. I would absolutely recommend Lauren to other young couples, queer folks, and people struggling with ‘overachiever-ness’ and anxiety.” ”
