Alternative mental health treatment

Lauren specializes in providing nontraditional and alternative psychotherapy to teens and young adults. Lauren enjoys working with sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ) and individuals who identify as kinky and/or poly. Lauren utilizes a trauma-informed approach to treat difficult life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, and personal challenges.
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About

Dr. Lauren Ashley Shapiro

I received my Doctorate in Clinical-Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University’s California School of Forensic Studies. I have extensive clinical/treatment experience with children, adolescents/teenagers, young adults/transitional-aged youth, adults and older/geriatric adults and I enjoy working with clients of all different ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual and romantic interests, gender identifications, personal preferences, and identity expressions in any treatment setting. I have experience with the intersection of mental health, the legal/justice system (Forensic) and the medical field (Med-legal) and specialize in the complex world of psycholegal issues. I conduct comprehensive psychological and neurocognitive testing, evaluations and assessments; med-legal and psycho-legal consultation, evaluation, and treatment; and thorough forensic reports and legal consultation services. I am an outspoken advocate for nontraditional and alternative psychological practices in substance abuse treatment, internet addiction and technological dependence, adolescent behavioral problems, and teenage delinquency. I am also especially sensitive to the psychological treatment needs and concerns of sexual and gender minorities and strive to provide kink-aware and kink-informed psychotherapy. I focus on addressing and improving the underlying causes of symptoms rather than emphasizing diagnoses. Through my unique approach to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I empower my clients and help them reach their individual, personal, and therapeutic goals.
Lauren Ashley Shapiro, PsyD, CCTP | CA PSY #29059
Licensed Clinical-Forensic Psychologist in CA

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory
  • Gender Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Transgender Issues
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • College Mental Health
  • Coping Skills
  • Parenting
  • Work Stress
  • Stress
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorder
  • PTSD
  • School Issues
  • Borderline Personality
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Personal Injury Claims

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychotherapy

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna through Alma
  • Alma
  • Anthem Blue Cross of CA (Out-of-Network)
  • Beacon Health/Value Options
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente through Beacon Health
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • Out of Network
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Fees

  • Individual Therapy (45 minutes): $125 - $350
  • Initial Evaluation (Individual): $150
  • Multi-Party Therapy (Family/Couple): $175
  • Consultation (1 hour): $200
  • Lien Evaluation: $3,000
  • Lien Treatment (45 minutes): $350
  • 1/2 Day Court/Consultation: $1,000
  • Full Day Court/Consultation: $1,500

Location

A street map for office location at Orange, CA 92868-2316

Teletherapy - Phone Sessions

Orange, CA 92868-2316

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