Lauren is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in California, Washington, and Idaho. He has experience in treating patients across the lifespan and with diverse cultural backgrounds, including clinical expertise in treating cognitive decline and dementia in older adults, psychiatric stabilization for individuals living with severe mental illness, and psychiatric care for individuals with severe/chronic medical illnesses. He also has experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolarity, and psychotic disorders.  Prior to completing his doctoral education in nursing practice from the University of San Diego, Lauren worked as a critical-care nurse and helped patients and their families navigate life-threatening illnesses.

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In addition to medication-based treatment, Lauren has experience in multiple psychotherapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy. He also integrates mindfulness practices, meditation, physical exercise, complementary and alternative medicine, and other holistic interventions into his practice. Lauren believes that competent and compassionate mental health care is rooted in honoring the values and lived experiences of those he cares for, and he prioritizes client autonomy and dignity in all aspects of the care he provides. 

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When he isn’t working, Lauren loves getting outside with his wife and children, and he is an avid rock climber and cyclist.