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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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San Diego, CA 92122

Managed by Headlight Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions or past trauma can feel overwhelming, making even daily tasks seem unmanageable. These challenges may stem from childhood experiences, ongoing stress, or difficult life transitions, leaving you feeling stuck or emotionally drained. Therapy offers a path to understanding these emotions and finding a way forward.
With experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, I tailor my approach to fit your needs. Whether you're processing trauma or navigating anxious thoughts, our work together will focus on building resilience and clarity.
Healing starts with a single step. If you're ready to explore a different way forward, let's connect and begin this journey together.
Take the first step to help. Call or Lauren McAmis now - (858) 683-6711

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Headlight

San Diego, CA 92122

(858) 683-6711
My website
If you feel we would be a good fit, you can book with me directly by clicking the link above.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I look forward to meeting with you :)
Lauren McAmis
Let's Connect (858) 683-6711
Photo of Lauren McAmis, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Managed by Headlight Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Headlight

San Diego, CA 92122

(858) 683-6711
My website
If you feel we would be a good fit, you can book with me directly by clicking the link above.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I look forward to meeting with you :)
Lauren McAmis

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
  • Bakersfield Family Medical
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Desert Oasis Health Care
  • EBMS
  • Health Net
  • High Desert Medical Group
  • Humana
  • Lakeside Medical Group
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Noridian Medicare
  • Optum
  • Regal Medical Group
  • Scripps Health Plan
  • Self Pay
  • Sierra Medical Group
  • Surest
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • UPMC Health Plan
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I accept most major commercial insurance plans. Please call 1-800-702-2150 for more information about accepted insurance.
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 683-6711
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I accept most major commercial insurance plans. Please call 1-800-702-2150 for more information about accepted insurance.
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
or call with questions - (858) 683-6711

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 142843 Lauren Colleen McAmis
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended California State Polytechnic University, MSPSY, Graduated 2017
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 683-6711
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (858) 683-6711

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 683-6711
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (858) 683-6711

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 683-6711
Photo of Lauren McAmis, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (858) 683-6711

Location

Primary Location

Headlight

San Diego, CA 92122

(858) 683-6711

Nearby Areas

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If you feel we would be a good fit, you can book with me directly by clicking the link above.
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Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 683-6711
"
If you feel we would be a good fit, you can book with me directly by clicking the link above.
Photo of Lauren McAmis, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Lauren McAmis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 683-6711