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Lauren Cardoso
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic, and relationships. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive. I have with experience working in community-based and outpatient mental health settings. I have past experience working with young children, teens, and adults utilizing an integrated approach to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and preferences.

About Lauren

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic, Humorous, Warm

Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Neurodivergence, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

8+
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I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life's transitions and develop skills to thrive.

License number

#108833

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Couples and Family Therapy, Alliant University San Diego (CSPP)

Interests

I enjoy playing piano, reading, writing, being in nature, and board game nights with friends.

License details

Lauren Cardoso,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#108833 (exp August 2026)