Find a therapist
Lauren Choe is a trained doula and Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist (PMH-C). She received extensive training in Narrative Therapy through Narrative Initiative San Diego's ("NISD") MFT residency program, and she volunteers with NISD as a supervisor. Lauren applies her specialized training and years of experience to preventing and treating perinatal depression and anxiety in pregnant persons and new parents. She also supports clients through the identity shifts and relationship challenges that often accompany pregnancy and new parenthood.
Are you adjusting to pregnancy or life with a new baby and looking for support? Are you concerned about your upcoming postpartum experience and hoping to prevent anxiety or depression? As a licensed marriage and family therapist with advanced certification in perinatal mental health, I support individuals and couples encountering anxiety, depression, identity transformation and relationship changes that can occur with pregnancy and new parenthood. I also work with adults experiencing relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions including career changes.
Masters of Science Marriage & Family Therapy | San Diego State University, 2017
White
White culture, Asian culture
English
Buddhism, Christianity, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
None listed
Nothing to see here :)
Virtual Only
Dating, Couples counseling, Pregnancy and/or infant loss
Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Caring professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.), Stress
Affirming, Direct, Intellectual
Narrative, Strength-based therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Nothing to see here :)
$185
/
Individual Session
$200
/
Couples Session
/
Family Session
Does not offer sliding scale spots
Lauren's therapeutic approach is rooted in Narrative Therapy and centers around non-pathologizing and collaborative principles. Lauren consistently demonstrates positive regard and genuine care and respect for her clients. She is highly skilled and works hard to provide a high quality of care. Lauren is a trained doula and a certified perinatal mental health specialist with years of experience supporting birthing persons and their growing families.
Lauren is a thoughtful, warm, relatable, curious, and non judgmental therapist. Through the ups and downs of life, she's able to hold hope for her clients, offering them a safe space to land on. She prioritizes her clients' experiences and strengths, as they work in partnership towards the clients' goals. Lauren is incredibly knowledgeable and at the same time humble. As her colleague, I trust her perspective, and gladly send referrals her way.
Lauren is an excellent therapist, who genuinely cares for her clients and their wellbeing. You are in good hands under her care.
5/5
