Lauren Anaya, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lauren Anaya

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Peer Relationship Struggles

Stress

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Psychological Trauma

Suicidal Tendencies

Dual Diagnosis

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Culturally Sensitive

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lauren Anaya

Hi, I'm Lauren, a compassionate, patient, and playful therapist dedicated to helping you make meaningful steps toward growth. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and also hold a credential in school counseling. Currently, I practice on the Central Coast of California. I value nature, enjoy exploring the deeper questions and meanings of life, and seek to find light in the world. I am highly motivated by possibilities and honor your decision to try therapy with the hope of new opportunities. My approach I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. I also incorporate principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which assumes clients are doing the best they can and want to improve. The four DBT areas I focus on for growth are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. My focus With experience working with clients ranging from middle school age to older adults, I am skilled at understanding your life circumstances and helping you navigate obstacles, even when resources are limited. I aim to provide empathic yet direct reflections on observed patterns to support your progress from a place of dysfunction. I typically work with individuals who have the desire and willingness to change the circumstances that brought them to therapy. My communication style Creating a safe, relaxed, and relatable environment is central to my communication style. I don't hide my humanity, which sometimes means laughing together about a movie we both enjoy or crying together when a client shares a traumatic event. I value humor and don't shy away from laughter when appropriate or tears when needed. I can be direct with reflection if requested or invite deeper exploration as we work together.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

NPI number

1821716689

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What practice does Lauren Anaya work with?

Lauren Anaya works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lauren Anaya?

Lauren Anaya frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lauren Anaya on their profile.