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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (she, her)

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Are you the strong one always holding it together for everyone else—but inside, you're absolutely exhausted? If you're dealing with depression, anxiety, burnout, family pressure, or the emotional toll of navigating the existential pain of 2026, I'm you're girl. I help marginalized folks, healers/helpers, & couples when they're ready for something to really shift. I come in when you want & need a space where you don’t have to over-explain your experiences & can truly feel seen. Let's explore how to find relief, stronger boundaries, & the confidence to build a life that actually feels good—not just one that looks good on paper.
I help people who are tired of carrying everything alone. As an Anti-Racist therapist trained in Mindfulness, I specialize in supporting clients navigating anxiety, burnout, identity stress, and the emotional impact of racism through a lens of reconnecting with the body. The goal is not just to "know better" but to evolve into doing better for YOU.
If you’ve been carrying a lot on your own, you don’t have to keep doing it alone. Many of my clients are used to being the strong one for everyone else, and it can be exhausting. Therapy can be a space where you finally exhale, feel understood, and focus on yourself. If that sounds like what you need, I’d be honored to connect and see if we’re a good fit.
Call or Lauren Thomas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 791-4283

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Encino, CA 91436

(818) 791-4283

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

My website
Contact me about my Telehealth options for therapy. I look forward to speaking with you!
I specialize in Racial Identity, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Meet Lauren!
Lauren Thomas
Let's Connect (818) 791-4283
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Encino, CA 91436

(818) 791-4283

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

My website
Contact me about my Telehealth options for therapy. I look forward to speaking with you!
I specialize in Racial Identity, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Meet Lauren!
Lauren Thomas

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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My scale for therapy is $130-$175. Where you fall on the scale is up to you! I provide this scale to provide equitable access for all potential clients who resonate with my message. I ask that those who are able to, based on financial means, choose a fee appropriate to that privilege.
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 791-4283
"
My scale for therapy is $130-$175. Where you fall on the scale is up to you! I provide this scale to provide equitable access for all potential clients who resonate with my message. I ask that those who are able to, based on financial means, choose a fee appropriate to that privilege.
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 791-4283

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 130053 Lauren Thomas
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended California State University Northridge, MS Counseling Psychology: MFT
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida Department of Health TPMF2005
  • Certificate from Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness Educator
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I'm also licensed as a telehealth provider in Florida!
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 791-4283
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I'm also licensed as a telehealth provider in Florida!
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 791-4283

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Racial Identity
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (818) 791-4283
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Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (818) 791-4283

2 Endorsements

Briana Ferron
Briana Ferron
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Lauren is an incredible therapist who incorporates mindfulness in her work, and has an immense amount of empathy through connecting with others. She helps clients get to the root of their issues, and is wonderful for anyone seeking deep/soul changing work.
Maria Baldasseroni
Maria Baldasseroni
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Lauren is a warm, authentic and collaborative psychotherapist. She also loves to work with teenagers and I would recommend her to anyone looking for emotional support and psychological knowledge during their healing journey.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

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

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

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

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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All of my work is conducted through a liberation-oriented lens, acknowledging the systems at play that may be impacting your wellbeing! In order to heal, we must first acknowledge what might be in our way, and it isn't always "our own stuff". I cater my work to the unique needs of the client in front of me. There's not only one way to heal, let's find the way that best supports you!
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 791-4283
"
All of my work is conducted through a liberation-oriented lens, acknowledging the systems at play that may be impacting your wellbeing! In order to heal, we must first acknowledge what might be in our way, and it isn't always "our own stuff". I cater my work to the unique needs of the client in front of me. There's not only one way to heal, let's find the way that best supports you!
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 791-4283

Location

Primary Location

Encino, CA 91436

(818) 791-4283

Additional Location

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

(818) 791-4283
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Contact me about my Telehealth options for therapy. I look forward to speaking with you!
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 791-4283
"
Contact me about my Telehealth options for therapy. I look forward to speaking with you!
Photo of Lauren Thomas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Lauren Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 791-4283