Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
How Lauren works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lauren
Lauren Ball, LCSW, focuses on clear, practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, parenting pressure, and trauma. She speaks plainly and works with each person to set goals that feel achievable. Lauren emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes and treats the decision to seek help as an important first step.
Her approach centers on present-day problems and actionable strategies. Sessions usually focus on what can be changed now, with occasional looks at past patterns when those give useful insight.
Background and approach
She aims to translate clinical ideas into everyday steps that fit a client’s life and responsibilities. Lauren draws on cognitive behavioral tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas to strengthen emotional regulation and stress management.
Solution-focused techniques help keep work targeted toward small, measurable changes. With 21 years of experience and a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, Lauren has supported people through parenting challenges, adoption and foster care issues, blended family stress, caregiver burden, workplace strain, substance concerns, and post-traumatic stress. She frames therapy as teamwork and checks progress together as goals evolve.
Sessions can address self-esteem, coping with life changes, career concerns, and interpersonal problems like infidelity or ongoing family conflict. Lauren aims to offer straightforward guidance and tools that people can apply between sessions to feel steadier and more in control.
What Lauren works with
Everything Lauren lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lauren's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lauren lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on skills and goals
Lauren uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, and workplace or relationship stress. CBT is practical and often focuses on small, testable changes that can make daily life easier.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy ideas to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These tools can help people manage anger, reduce impulsive reactions, and stay steady during high-stress moments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lauren discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts the plan as needs change. She works alongside clients to choose techniques that feel useful and realistic for their lives.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation, while phone calls can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around family, work, or school commitments.
Questions people ask about Lauren
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, trauma and post-traumatic stress, addictions, self-esteem, career and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on present-day problems and clear steps clients can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing life transitions, family conflict, trauma, and substance-related difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices with that credential.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.