Lauren Michelle Reminger, MA, LMFT President / Clinical Director & Supervisor / Therapist

Specialties & Approach:

Lauren specializes in providing trauma-informed therapy for the LBGTQI+ community, survivors of abuse (sexual assault, intimate partner violence, childhood abuse) and underserved populations. Lauren has a passion for working with BI-POC and individuals impacted by systemic oppression and racism. Lauren's clients work with her through recovery and beyond into building and maintaining healthy relationships throughout life after abuse. Lauren sees her role as a therapist as being empowering, kind, non-judgmental, and supportive in order to create a safe environment which facilitates healing and growth. Lauren uses an integrative and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, meaning, she utilizes interventions from varying schools of thought based on each individual client’s needs. Lauren frequently draws from therapies including: Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). 

Licensure & Membership:

Lauren Michelle Reminger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT112585) in the State of California regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Lauren is a member in good standing with the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).  

Background & Experience:

 Lauren has gained a vast amount of diverse experience during her time in the field of mental health. Lauren has worked and volunteered for notable non-profit community agencies such as Camp Kesem, Community Research Foundation, Women's Resource Center (WRC), Casa De Amparo and Palomar Family Counseling Service. Lauren has supervised master's level clinicians and worked in coordination with many community agencies such as law enforcement, the judicial system, Child Welfare Services and hospitals. Lauren has received recognition for her commitment to service and going above and beyond for clients and team members.  

Education:

Lauren earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from National University in San Diego. Ms. Reminger graduated Summa Cum Laude with lifetime membership to the PsiChi Honor Society. 

Training & Certifications:

Some trainings completed include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) basic training, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate Certification (57 hour), Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk, Telemental Health: How to Conduct Legal, Ethical, and Evidence-Based Telepractice, Cultural Competency, Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans and Family Members of Veterans, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Human Sexuality, Pain Management: A Comprehensive Review, Clinical Considerations in LGBTIQ+ Culture, Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services, Trauma Informed Care, Group Process by Gerald Corey and Current Drug Trends and Prevention.