Lauren Ball, LCSW
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Trauma-focused support
- Family and relationship work
About Lauren Ball
Lauren brings advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) to her practice, along with clinical use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. She has particular experience addressing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting and blended-family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, workplace issues, and young adult transitions.
Her style is pragmatic and direct, offering clear techniques that fit each person’s life and priorities. Rather than relying on jargon, she works to connect treatment to everyday concerns so people can make meaningful, sustainable changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lauren Ball have?
Lauren Ball has 21 years of experience.
Is Lauren Ball a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lauren Ball holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 19560.
In which languages does Lauren Ball provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Lauren Ball located?
Lauren Ball is located in California.
How can I work with Lauren Ball as my therapist?
You can work with Lauren Ball through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lauren Ball work with international clients?
Lauren Ball does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lauren Ball cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Lauren Ball integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. CBT involves identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood and to build practical coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured ways to process and respond to traumatic experiences, helping people manage triggers and regain a sense of control in daily life. She also draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) principles when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lauren works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit the individual's situation and pace. That collaborative decision-making helps ensure techniques are relevant and usable.
Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity during transitions. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow work with therapists from home or elsewhere, and support ongoing, goal-focused care with licensed professionals who adapt methods for remote use.