Lauren Berriatua, AMFT

Therapy is a space to slow down, become curious, and discover parts of ourselves we may not have had the opportunity to explore before. It can be a place to better understand who we are, the experiences that have shaped us, and the patterns we carry with us. My hope is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, gaining a deeper understanding of who you are and what matters most to you.

My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and grounded in curiosity. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as we make sense of your experiences together. I am especially interested in the stories we come to believe about ourselves and how our experiences and relationships shape those stories over time. By becoming curious about these patterns, we can begin to understand what may be keeping you stuck and create room for new ways of relating to yourself and others.

I earned my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University and my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of San Diego. As a former Division I athlete, I also understand the pressures that can come with performance, identity, relationships, expectations, and major life transitions. I value building a genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, supported, and free to show up as you are.