Lauren VanOrsdale (she/her)

MA, AMFT, APCC
Accepting Clients

Welcome, I am so glad you're here! I am a psychodynamic therapist offering in-person sessions in Los Angeles and virtually throughout CA.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Pasadena, CA
Supervised by Megan Attore, MA, LMFT

About My Clients

Many of the people I work with move through the world feeling deeply, sometimes to the point that it feels overwhelming, confusing, or even unsafe. You might feel like you are “too much” or “too sensitive,” or you may find yourself absorbing others’ emotions, while struggling to access your own needs. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, shame, or feeling disconnected from yourself. If so, you are not alone.

My Background and Approach

I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, codependency, self-esteem, relational injuries, impulsivity, shame, trauma, or their identity. I specialize in working with trauma, eating disorders, and LGBTQIP2SA+ identifying individuals. I utilize a depth-oriented, trauma-informed, attachment-based, and liberatory approach to care. I approach therapy with empathy, warmth, directness, and occasional humor (because laughter and play is healing too!). My work as a therapist acknowledges how systems of oppression impact our mental health, relationships, and sense of self. I prioritize collective liberation as a focal point of the therapeutic process.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing is not always about changing who we are or striving toward a particular version of ourselves. Often, it involves slowing down and reconnecting with the many parts of ourselves that have been silenced, hidden, or forgotten along the way. As a queer woman, I believe that LGBTQIP2SA+ identifying individuals should be able to access affirmative care, where they do not feel as though they need to explain the nuances of being apart of this community. I strive to provide that safe container, while centering social justice, sex positivity, anti-racism, and a non-carceral approach. Accessing deeper vulnerability can feel uncertain or unsafe at times. We will move at your pace, honoring your nervous system and the protective strategies that have helped you cope and survive. You do not have to navigate this alone — I would be honored to walk alongside you in this work.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185 - 200/session

Info

Email Lauren
210 South Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91123
4620A Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

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