Lauren Leal, MA, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Accepting clients in Brea

Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and I want you to know you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

I believe healing begins with feeling genuinely seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a warm, authentic, and nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. I believe every person’s story is unique, and therapy should be tailored to your experiences, strengths, and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I am EMDR-trained and passionate about helping clients understand themselves more deeply, process painful experiences, strengthen their relationships, and create meaningful change.

Whether you are healing from past experiences, facing a new chapter in life, or feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we can create a space where you feel empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

lauren@laurasteelepsyd.com

Supervised by Laura Steele, PsyD

MFT32600  PSY22031