I’m Lauren,
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Mother and Artist with over a decade of experience working with people in depth as we navigate their mental health and emotional challenges, as well as stressful life circumstances and transitions.
Through psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I support adults, emerging adults, artists and couples on their path to recover from heartbreak, improve relationships and change life-long patterns of self-defeating thinking and behaviors.
I believe the ability to face and respond to difficult emotions is key to a successful life and secure relationships. I believe insight into the truth, and the reality of our circumstances brings relief even when it also brings grief.
In the room with my clients, I am direct, engaged, curious and I love it when there is a chance for to laugh about something, as I firmly believe humor is integral to the healing process.
I’m currently a Psychoanalytic Candidate in the four year program at The Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic studies (LAISPS).
Education
Candidate, Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Training
Graduate, Infant, Early Child and Parent Psychotherapy (2013-2015) at The Los Angeles Institute & Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS)
Certificate, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, A Pluralistic Approach at The Los Angeles Institute & Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS)
Certificate, Treatment Of Sexual Disorders, State of California, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology, Westwood Campus.
M.F.A, The Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, Vermont.
B.F.A., Painting and video art, Mills College, Oakland, California.
Clinical Training and Experience
Private Practice, Lauren O’Connell LMFT since December 2013
MFT Intern in private practice, Supervised by Dr.Steven Isaacman, established psychoanalyst, LAISPS member and professor.
The Maple Counseling Center, MFT Intern. Beverly Hills, CA. Training in psychodynamic psychotherapy with adults and experience working with adolescents and groups at Beverly Hills High School.
Outreach Concern, MFT Intern, Counseled individual adolescents at Notre Dame Academy.
The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, Trainee in Practicum and MFT Intern. Los Angeles Ca.
Qualifications
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFC #77515)
I am currently a Candidate at the Los Angles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS)
in their four year psychoanalytic program.
