Lauren Eccker

Day in and day out, we’re bombarded with messages about how we should be, and many of us find ourselves constantly trying to fit a mold. As a therapist, I create a space of reprieve from the pressures of everyday life – a space where you can relax and be your truest self without fear of judgment. I believe strongly in the power of real, honest connection to heal the wounds of self-doubt and self-criticism. In therapy, I use self-compassion, mind/body practices and trauma-informed practices to help you reach your goals. I work diligently to ensure that I uphold culturally responsive and LGBTQ+ affirming care. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with ADHD or neurodivergent traits, trans and gender expansive community members and folks exploring their sexual identities. Perhaps most importantly though, my priority is to create a space that is inclusive, safe and above all YOURS. My role as a therapist is not to “heal,” but to work alongside you while you grow. I am a graduate of the University of Southern California, with dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Health. I have a background in community organizing, reproductive justice activism and feel that community involvement can be a core piece of growth and change. I believe that when we learn to love and accept ourselves, we can create real positive change in our communities as well. Learning, growing and self-healing are, in my mind, key components to create a more just and fair world. I am inspired by the words of Grace Lee Boggs "The only way to survive is by taking care of one another" I’m so excited to be on this journey with you!