Our Providers | Lauren Spraker, LMFT

Lauren Spraker, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Lauren Spraker is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who believes that no matter how challenging your story has been, you have the ability to get through to the next chapter and to make that chapter more fulfilling. Lauren has extensive experience working with survivors of childhood trauma, as well as women’s issues such as miscarriage, pregnancy, parenting, and relationship conflict. She is familiar with the Christian worldview and, if requested by a client, is comfortable discussing matters of faith, providing faith-based therapy, and/or exploring personal values. 

A natural optimist, Lauren gravitates towards a solution-focused approach aimed at helping clients rediscover joy in their life and hope for their future. Her education in clinical psychology has equipped her with an understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and change how we experience the world. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Lauren facilitates the exploration of self-talk and strives to help clients build more positive perspectives. Lauren is a trauma informed therapist who often integrates EMDR with IFS for those adversely affected by traumatic experiences.

Education & Experience

Lauren earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California and her undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, Lauren has specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Her professional experience includes clinical work in private group practice and specific experience working with elementary students and facilitating processing groups. She is also certified as a yoga instructor specializing in trauma sensitive practice.