In-Person, Online

Lauren Valencia, AMFT

Cultural Identities

About Lauren Valencia, AMFT

I am a warm, inviting therapist with a nonjudgmental, collaborative approach. In my practice, I use narrative therapy, family systems, and mindfulness through a multicultural lens to support and empower my clients. Burnout, perfectionism, and anxiety are common experiences that I meet with understanding and compassion. I am accepting new clients in person in Pasadena, and I offer telehealth sessions for all California residents.

As a therapist, I offer to walk alongside you on your path. By deeply listening to and reflecting your stories, I support and empower you to reclaim your narratives. When you are ready to begin your therapy journey, I am dedicated to listening with curiosity, posing interesting questions, and standing in solidarity, warmth, and compassion throughout our time together.

A former teacher and school administrator, I enjoy counseling educators, students, and lifelong learners. My career in education taught me that building relationships, facilitating deep conversations, and understanding family dynamics were the most essential parts of my work. In addition to private practice, I serve students, staff, and families in school counseling for middle and elementary schools in the Pasadena area.

​I earned my master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine where I served on the board of the Psi Chi International Honor Society. I trained in practicum as a high school counselor and group facilitator with Partnership to Uplift Communities (PUC).

I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT #157612, supervised by Meg Bezucha, LMFT.

 

Lauren Valencia, AMFT

Techniques/Modalities

  • Meditation
  • School Mental Health

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Career Uncertainty
  • Communication Issues
  • Control and Impulsivity
  • Cultural Identity
  • Family Conflict
  • First Generation
  • Gender Identity
  • Guilt
  • Identity
  • Identity Issues
  • Impulse Control
  • Interpersonal Issues
  • Isolation
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative
  • Life Transitions
  • Meditation
  • Perfectionism
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Systemic Injustices & Oppression
  • Transgender Identities and Experiences

Office Details

  • ADA Accessible
  • Free Consultation
  • Online Services

Licenses

License

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

License Number

157612

State Issued

CA

Education

Pepperdine University
  • MA in Clinical Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
  • BA in Peace and Conflict Studies

States Licensed In

California

Fees

Fees

$150

Insurance

Does Not Bill Insurance
  • Does Not Bill Insurance
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Practice Details

Therapist Languages

English Only

Services For

Family, Group, Individuals

Client Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults

Location

16 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, United States

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