Lauren Helm
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Hello! I use evidence-based therapy to support self-acceptance, effective emotion regulation, healthy relationships, and greater connectedness to life.
Great to meet you! I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, OCD, ADHD, perfectionism, overwhelm, burnout, and relationship challenges, and use evidence-based treatments tailored to your needs to help you more deeply understand and accept yourself, respond effectively to your emotions, and build a life of meaning. My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence-based care. When we work together, I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be fully yourself. As your therapist, I am here to compassionately challenge and support you in navigating life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I strive to create a space where you feel respected, understood, and empowered to move forward. I specialize in working with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and OCD, using evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I offer neurodivergent-affirming executive function coaching for ADHD. I use evidence-based methods for couples therapy (private pay only).
Practice hours (PDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Exposure Therapy
- Schema Focused Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$240 — $280per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Washington
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Psychologist
PY.60758021, Washington
Certificates
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, & OCD - Supervised Professional Experience
Center for Anxiety and Stress Management
Professional supervised experience and specialized training in evidence-based care of anxiety disorders, OCD, and related conditions
EFT Externship
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Completed EFT Externship training with Dr. Sue Johnson, founder of EFT
Levels 1 & 2 Gottman Method Training
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Completed Level 1 and Level 2 training with Drs. John & Julie Gottman, founders of Gottman Method Couples Therapy
OCD Specialty Training
IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)
Training in OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders treatment
Treatment of Chronic Illness - Supervised Professional Experience
UCSD Moores Cancer Center
Professional supervised experience and training in providing health psychology and psychotherapy to individuals and family members with chronic illness
DBT Treatment - Supervised Professional Experience
DBT Center of San Diego
Professional supervised experience and specialized training in use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy full fidelity model for BPD treatment
Treatment of Hoarding Disorder - Supervised Professional Experience
V.A. San Diego Healthcare System
Professional supervised experience and training in providing evidence-based treatment of hoarding disorder within clinical research study
Mindfulness Training - Supervised Professional Experience
New Mindful Life
Professional supervised experience and extensive training in mindfulness meditation and mindfulness-based therapy
Gerontology Training - Supervised Professional Experience
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
Professional supervised experience and training in providing evidence-based psychotherapy services to gerontology population within inpatient psychiatric unit
Education
Alliant International University, San Diego
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2017