Healing begins when you’re seen for who you truly are
I help women and men, professionals, and sensitive individuals navigate anxiety, burnout, identity shifts and life transitions.
As a licensed psychologist based in Newport Beach, I offer trauma informed therapy, intuitive guidance, and a soul centered approach to growth.
My integrative method blends evidence-based modalities with a deep respect for purpose, healing, and emotional insight- supporting you through therapy for stress, self-esteem, and personal transformation.
About
Dr. Lauren
I’m a licensed psychologist (PsyD, Pepperdine University) based in Newport Beach, California, with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, parents, emerging adults, and high-achieving professionals.
I’ve supervised therapists, led clinical teams, and worked in diverse settings - but the heart of my work has always been the same: to help people make sense of their inner world, reclaim their power, and live more soulfully aligned lives.
My style is warm, direct, and deeply intuitive. I bring both structure and soul to therapy. I value transparency, welcome humor, and hold space for both logic and emotion. Many of my clients describe feeling seen and understood - sometimes for the first time.
I specialize in helping achieving professionals, sensitive individuals, and emerging adults navigate anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and trauma. My approach blends evidence-based care (including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy) with attuned, spiritually grounded insight.
Outside of therapy, I’m deeply connected to my own spiritual practices and nature-based healing, which informs the way I sit with people, even when we’re working clinically.
Credentials:
PsyD, Pepperdine University
Licensed Psychologist, CA PSY31166
10+ years of clinical experience
Former Clinical Director and Supervisor
Therapy Services
Private Pay
I offer private pay therapy at $260 per 50-minute session, conducted via SimplePractice. This option allows for greater privacy, flexibility in care, and access to personalized support. Superbills available for potential reimbursement.
I’m in-network with select insurance providers through Grow and Headway. If you’re hoping to use your insurance, choose your preferred platform to verify coverage and schedule a session.
Insurance-Based
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Professional Endorsements
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I highly recommend Dr. Lauren Armstrong to any client seeking thoughtful and effective treatment. She brings genuine warmth and care to her work, combining a grounded presence with evidence-based methods that foster meaningful, lasting change. I feel very lucky to have gotten to collaborate with and learn from her.
Zoe Tambling, LMFT
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Working alongside Dr. Lauren Armstrong has been one of the greatest privileges of my professional life. From the very beginning of SoCal Youth Center, Lauren was not only by my side as a trusted colleague, but also as a clinical leader who set the tone for the quality of care we delivered. She brought exceptional work ethic, sound clinical judgment, and a calm, compassionate presence that grounded our entire team. Lauren has a rare combination of warmth and clarity. She connects deeply with her clients, offering genuine empathy and emotional safety while also holding clear, respectful boundaries. She navigates complex situations and tough conversations with grace and integrity. Watching her work has always left me in awe—not only of her clinical skill, but of her humanity. As a colleague, Lauren is creative, collaborative, and generous. And as a supervisor, she was the backbone of our clinical team. She mentored our therapists with patience, insight, and care, helping them grow into their best selves. I can’t recommend her highly enough. If you’re lucky enough to work with her—as a client or a clinician—you’re in excellent hands.
Dr. Sayeh Beheshti, M.D.
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It is rare to come across a supervisor and clinician who is as authentic, caring, and consistent as Dr. Lauren. My experience of her guidance has been nothing short of empowering; it is clear to me that she values helping others to nurture parts of themselves that truly bring fulfillment. If you are under her care, she is sure to be one of your top cheerleaders and advocates.
Christine Amog, previous supervisee
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Dr. Lauren is an excellent choice for anyone seeking mental health services. She is knowledgeable in the field beyond your average provider and genuinely cares about her clients. Dr. Lauren understands that there is not one approach that fits all and does her best to meet her clients where they are, providing the best help for their presenting problems. I have learned a great deal from her myself and I am a far better clinician due to her guidance.
Previous AMFT supervisee
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