Lauren Enriquez
Lauren Enriquez
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I have been providing direct therapy since 2012. I have experience in the mental health field in office based therapy, school-based therapy, non-profits, community mental health, enrichment classes, and group homes since 2009. I have specialized experience working with many types of mental health, emotional and behavioral issues. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, impulse control disorders, ADHD, depression, life transitions, adjustment disorders, stress, young adult hood, perinatal mental health, postpartum, college life, parenting difficulties, emotional dysregulation and relationship concerns. I use a wide range of psychotherapy modalities based on the individuals need. The sessions are focused on you and I am there with you every step. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND. I CHARGE A $75 LATE CANCELLATION FEE FOR APPOINTMENTS CANCELED LESS THAN 24 HOURS. FULL PAYMENT $150 FOR NO SHOW APPOINTMENT
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session I go over confidentiality, expectations, and any questions that you have for me. I let my client's know what type of therapist I am and how my sessions typically flow. The first session is our intake so there are many questions but at any point you can skip questions or come back to them. I want to know why you have made the brave decision to come to therapy and what you want to get out of therapy. We will develop goals to address your symptoms and that support the outcome you want in therapy. I enjoy being interactive with my client, genuine and provide a safe place. I teach client skills in session and encourage client to use them outside of session. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND. I CHARGE A $75 LATE CANCELLATION FEE FOR APPOINTMENTS CANCELED LESS THAN 24 HOURS. FULL PAYMENT $150 FOR NO SHOW APPOINTMENT
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength is that I am genuine and I am relatable. Through compassion I want everyone to feel comfortable and have a safe place. I have always had a passion to help others. I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, stress, self-doubt, relationship struggles, life transitions, impulsive behaviors, anger difficulties, college life, and parenting stressors. I believe that therapy can be beneficial for anyone at many stages of life and for different types of issues. My approach blends CBT, ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy), Strength based, and Compassion therapy techniques. I help you make sense of overwhelming thoughts, reconnect with your inner thoughts, reframing unhealthy thoughts and develop a more kind and empowering relationship with yourself. I believe that mental health is a very important part of health, well-being, healing, growth, positive perspective, and living a meaningful life. Through empathy and warmth I help others find healthier ways to navigate challenges in life, find hope, heal from pain, grow, build healthier relationships, identify values and have a more fulfilling life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Are you struggling with anxiety? Self Doubt? Constant worry? If you struggle with anxiety, stress, work-life balance, college life, life transitions, single parent, parent stress, coping skills, and managing emotions, then we can be successful in our work together. My goal is to help you find and build your strengths, develop healthy coping skills, understand and process emotions, and empower you to be able to better navigate the challenges you are facing. Through evidence based practices such as CBT, ACT, compassion therapy, strength based therapy I want you to identify values, create healthy boundaries, find purpose, identify strengths and create a more fulfilling life.
About Lauren Enriquez
Lauren Enriquez offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize multiple skills and strategies from a wide range of therapy modalities that are evidence based treatment. CBT is an evidence based treatment that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Feelings, thoughts and behaviors are connected- when something triggering or stressful happens, the way we think about it can affect how we feel and what we do. During session I will teach client how to implement skills, notice unhelpful/negative thought patterns that keep client stuck, develop healthier thinking patterns, reframing thoughts, more balanced/helpful thoughts, and coping strategies. I help clients look at behaviors- the things client does or avoids and how to make changes to improve mood and reduce stress. I enjoy teaching clients a wide range of coping skills such as deep breathing skills, mindfulness, mediation, and relaxation response to help manage the symptoms they experience. I have advanced training in CBT and attend updated trainings yearly.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I utilize multiple skills and strategies from ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy during session as well as to teach client how to implement skills outside of session. I utilize skills to help clients live a more meaningful life by accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. My aim is to help clients identify their strengths, values and how to implement them in their life by taking committed action. I want to help clients be more present and accepting of emotions. I have attended trainings in ACT.
Strength-Based
I provide psychoeducation to clients in session, about therapy, about emotions, and how to implement strategies. We will not only focus on what is going wrong, the struggles or difficulty but exploring strneghts, resiliency, and successes. My goal is to help you recognize the tools and qualities you already have inside you, even if they are buried right now. I help clients build confidence, hope, and a sense of direction as we work toward your goals.
Compassion Focused
I utilize multiple skills and strategies from Compassion Focused approach during session as well as to teach client how to implement skills outside of session. My goal is to help client's focus on developing a kinder, more understanding relationship with oneself, especially when you are struggling. We will work together to build self compassion, how to treat self better, giving self credit, acknowledging the strength, learn how you respond to threats, and ways to calm the nervous system. I want clients to actively work on practicing compassion to help client feel safer, more grounded and connected to self and others. I have training in Compassion focused.