Lauren Greeley , LCSW

Lauren Greeley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 18 years of professional social work experience. She brings a calm, pragmatic approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and other life changes. Her practice also addresses focused issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life support, immigration-related challenges, financial stress, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, and cultivating self-love.

Lauren emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, blending client-centered methods with evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support practical coping and personal growth. Sessions are designed to meet the unique goals and circumstances of each individual.

Beginning therapy takes courage, and Lauren recognizes that first step. She aims to create a supportive, collaborative environment that helps people feel understood and empowered as they move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Therapy

Lauren draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients identify their own goals and solutions; it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the emotional ripples of grief or loss. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing stress. She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when clients need concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lauren works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session focus and the pace of work.

Online therapy with Lauren is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access support from home or on the go, and continue progress between appointments with shorter check-ins when appropriate.