Licensed to practice in California and accepts 27 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.

Lauren N Horvath

LMFT, 17 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

Is your nervous system exhausted? Are you carrying grief, constant worry, or feeling hard on yourself? You don't have to hold it all alone. Therapy can feel scary, but it can also bring relief. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can be fully yourself. With 17 years in mental health, I'm here to listen, support, and help you heal at your own pace.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

My path to becoming a therapist has always been rooted in a deep desire to help others heal. I believe we aren't meant to navigate life's challenges alone—we are wired for connection, growth, and joy. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss can make hope feel distant. Although sharing our pain can be terrifying, it is often the first step toward healing. I am honored to hold space for others as they rediscover hope, build resilience, and experience meaningful transformation, even when healing once felt impossible. Walking alongside my clients as they reconnect with themselves and move toward a more fulfilling life is a privilege I never take for granted.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Through advanced training and continuing education, I’ve developed expertise in several evidence-based approaches that support healing, growth, and lasting change. These include EMDR, which helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories; Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), which helps clients understand and reduce trauma-related symptoms; DBT, which teaches skills for managing emotions, navigating stress, and improving relationships; ACT, which helps people build psychological flexibility and live according to their values; EFT, which strengthens emotional bonds and communication; and Somatic Experiencing (SE), which focuses on the mind-body connection to help release the effects of stress and trauma. I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs. "It may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, and how you can still come out of it" -Maya Angelou

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal client is someone open to discovering their strengths and using them to move toward their treatment goals. I value working with clients who show up as they are, give themselves permission to be honest, and take an active role in identifying their own needs. I value working with clients who are curious and seeking, who show up with honesty—or a genuine desire to be honest—as they explore themselves and their experiences.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Addiction

Bipolar Disorder

Grief

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Postpartum

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

I apply Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for acute and chronic symptoms associated with trauma, depression and anxiety. In my experience, using this modality allows clients to actualize their full potential and wellness.

Daialectical Behavior (DBT)

I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach clients mindfulness, healthy forms of coping, emotional regulation when feeling overwhelmed, and methods for improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

For those wanting a highly structured approach, I make use of CBT principles to improve behavioral and thought patterns that keep holding us back in life.

, 12 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

May 7, 2025

I was going to put more on there cause she’s very intelligent and knowledgeable. I love her warmth and inviting she’s very approachable.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 7 with Lauren

March 29, 2025

It’s what I expected it to be.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Lauren