Licensed to practice in California and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and 6 more.
Lauren McFarland
(she/her)
About me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in the mental health field for over 25 years. I have experience working with adults, children from ages 3-18, transitional age youth, families, and youth with behavioral health challenges. I have worked with those that have dealt with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and personality disorders. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families that are looking to increase their abilities to heal and grow. I generally utilize CBT, DBT, solution focused, trauma informed, and strength-based therapy, though everyone is unique, and we will work together to find the right therapeutic approach. I believe that each individual is the expert of their own life and I strive to provide a safe and affirming environment and a therapeutic relationship that supports others on their journeys.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session we will explore your reasons for seeking therapy at this time in your life. We will gather pertinent information and clarify treatment goals. Most of all, we will begin to get to know each other and building a therapeutic alliance.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring compassion, dedication, and empathy to all of my clients. I am warm and authentic and have the capacity to make others feel welcome and safe.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Domestic Violence
Identifies as
White
Woman
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal‑oriented form of psychotherapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 29, 2026
First session with this provider and so far thumbs up. She is very easy to talk to look forward to our next session.
Verified client, age 45-54
July 16, 2026
I feel like Lauren really cares about me. I look forward to our sessions to get her insights. She is helping me a great deal and I’m glad I have her as a therapist!
Verified client, age 65+
June 12, 2026
Lauren McFarland is a great listener. She asked questions and carefully responded to my answers . In one session, we covered my basic life story and major losses/trauma. Pretty amazing for one session!