- Solution focused
- Present focused
- Strengths based
About Lauren
Lauren Ball is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 21 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, parenting strain, or substance use concerns. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues and related family challenges. Lauren approaches work in a straightforward, nonjudgmental way and focuses on practical steps you can use right away.
She works collaboratively with each person to set clear goals and track progress. Sessions emphasize the present and what can change now, though past events may be reviewed when they help explain current patterns. Her style centers on strengths and problem solving rather than clinical jargon.
Lauren uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to fit the situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques support emotion regulation and stronger coping skills. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations goal-oriented and brief when that is what a client needs.
Clients can expect practical strategies they can try between sessions and regular check-ins about what is working. Lauren has experience helping adults navigate life transitions, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, chronic health issues, infidelity, workplace problems, and post-traumatic stress. Her practice is based in California and sessions are conducted in English.
The first step is acknowledging the need for help, and Lauren aims to make that step easier. She works together with people to identify realistic change and to build skills that support lasting coping and healthier relationships.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Lauren uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often involves homework like testing new ways of thinking or reacting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques can be useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping with strong urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between other commitments. Some formats require less bandwidth or are shorter, which can help on hectic days. Ask about available options when you schedule to find what fits your routine.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lauren help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, and work-related issues. Adoption and foster care concerns are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and present-focused, emphasizing strengths and solutions. She works collaboratively to set goals and tries to avoid clinical jargon.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of experience helping people through life changes, relationship problems, parenting issues, substance use concerns, and trauma-related difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Sessions are offered in English and based in California.
Does she provide therapy in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Please check the therapist's profile or scheduling tool for up-to-date format details.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.