
Lauren Stern
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Let's Connect (858) 943-6493

I support individuals and couples through the often messy and tender parts of life—perfectionism, people pleasing, identity shifts, relationship struggles, and the transition into parenthood. If you're feeling disconnected in your relationship, overwhelmed by motherhood, or unsure of who you're becoming, I offer a space for clarity, healing, and connection.
I also work with people navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life stress.
I help partners work through communication issues, disconnection, co-parenting challenges, intimacy struggles, and major life transitions like marriage or divorce.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in both depth and practicality, drawing on evidence-based practices to support meaningful and lasting change. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as attachment-based approaches, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies.
At the core of my work is the belief that therapy should feel like a space where you can be fully yourself, and still feel supported, seen, and safe to grow. I look forward to empowering you with both insight and practical tools, helping you feel more connected to yourself, your partner, and your life!
Call or Email Lauren Stern now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 943-6493
Let's Connect (858) 943-6493

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Lauren Stern
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 943-6493
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LPCC4752 Lauren Stern
- Attended University of San Diego
- Certificate from Behavioral Board of Sciences LPCC 4752
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods

Lauren Stern
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (858) 943-6493