Lauren Leal, MA, AMFT

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Accepting clients in Brea and Newport Beach

Hello and Welcome!

I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and taking that first step isn’t always easy. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Therapy can be a place to pause, feel supported, and begin creating meaningful change.

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 come as you are—without judgment or pressure. Your story is uniquely yours, and I believe therapy should honor your experiences, strengths, values, and goals rather than follow a one-size-fits-all approach.

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

Whether you’re working through the impact of past experiences, adjusting to a new chapter, struggling in your relationships, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I’ll walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and support as you move toward greater clarity, confidence, and connection. I am trained in Prepare and Enrich. 

Together, we can create a space where you feel empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling.

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

AMFT#164399

lauren@laurasteelepsyd.com

Supervised by Laura Steele, PsyD

MFT32600  PSY22031