Lauren Massell, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lauren Massell

Focus areas

Anxiety

Divorce Counseling

Stress Management

Childhood Trauma

Panic Attack

Work-Related Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Sleep Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Existential

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lauren Massell

When you've survived difficult circumstances, it is a big deal to start therapy. It means you're ready to feel what's happened to you, so that you can move on. I specialize in somatic therapy for anyone wanting to change their default patterns and feel like they can trust themselves again. My goal is to help you move out of old survival strategies and into an empowered state of being. My approach I use a variety of somatic modalities and Internal Family Systems to create a bridge between what you "think" and what you actually "sense" to help you connect your mind and body. This might look like pausing to notice your body's cues mid-story, to see if what you're saying is still "true." In doing this, self-trust becomes an embodied practice. My focus Do you feel overwhelmed by life's demands? I have a special interest in supporting perfectionists, active imaginations, highly sensitive people, life transitions, students of all ages, survivors of sexual trauma, and anyone excited about their growth and purpose. I am comfortable with and honored to guide people through panic, dissociation, grief, chronic illness/pain, and loss. No matter what you're working with, we'll create clear intentions for our work together and practice new ways of feeling, thinking, and doing. My communication style People have described me as tender-hearted, direct, and authentic. My therapeutic approach is guided by my value of creating welcoming spaces for you to fully be yourself. There are times when I may be more directive if you are learning a new skill, but I fully believe that you are the expert of your own life. I encourage clients to be open with me about what works and doesn't work in our therapy. My journey to mental healthcare I began my therapist journey in my early 20s, working with 1st generation teens and families in the college application process. Before applying to college, we would send teens on wilderness expeditions that would challenge their bodies, hearts, and minds.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Office location

Lauren Massell, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

552 62nd St

552 62Nd St, Oakland, CA 94609

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Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Hunter College, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1073226551

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Lauren Massell?

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What practice does Lauren Massell work with?

Lauren Massell works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

Where is Lauren Massell's office located?

Lauren Massell has 2 office locations, including in San Francisco and Oakland, view full addresses on Lauren Massell's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lauren Massell?

Lauren Massell 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 Massell on their profile.