Lauren Hoekstra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
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My name is Lauren Hoekstra, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with children, teens, adults, & couples. My ideal client is anyone open to exploring new ways of thinking and working collaboratively to achieve their goals. I am passionate about stepping alongside my clients and empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, collaborative, and encouraging. I base my approach on the needs of my clients, whether they are trying to find more insight within themselves, discover new ways of thinking, or overcome past traumas. I specialize in using attachment theory, CBT, solution-focused theory, & play therapy.
It is my goal to provide you with insight and inspiration to be the best version of yourself. I aim to create an atmosphere where you feel supported and safe, while also empowered to make positive changes in your life. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients in support of them and empowering them to make positive life changes.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Lauren Hoekstra now - (858) 519-8002
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $350
- Couple Sessions $350
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Concern
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Alliance
- Health Net
- HMC Healthworks
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medi-Cal
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sierra Health | SHL
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
- Out of Network
Lauren Hoekstra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 147332 Supervised by Guadalupe Gallegos (California / 116339) Lauren Hoekstra
- In Practice for 5 years
Education and Years In Practice
Lauren Hoekstra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Lauren Hoekstra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Part of A Place of Growth
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Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Lauren Hoekstra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Location
Lauren Hoekstra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 519-8002