Lauren Choe LMFT, PMH-C
My love for my work grows out of genuine curiosity and deep respect for the uniqueness of each person’s challenges and strengths.
As we work together, I witness your story with careful attention, acceptance, and openness. I offer carefully considered questions and insights to support you in understanding and experiencing your life in a new way. Together, we identify actions you can take to make change in your life.
As a therapist, I support clients through relationship challenges, emotional pain, grief and loss, and life transitions including growing new families and career changes.
About a decade ago, I began serving as a birth partner for family and friends. I found the emotional support role to be rich and rewarding. This prompted me to transition from my career as an attorney into counseling where I could support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and families.
My approach is rooted in Narrative Therapy. Its non-pathologizing and collaborative principles resonate with my belief that each client’s experience is unique and deserves respect, careful attention and open consideration. I am a certified perinatal mental health specialist with years of experience supporting birthing persons and their growing families.
I look forward to hearing your story, understanding your perspective, and collaborating with you to support you in becoming who you want to be.
Education and Training
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) BA, Art History
UCLA School of Law, JD
San Diego State University, MS, Marriage & Family Therapy
DONA Doula Training Certificate through Beautiful Beginnings
Narrative Initiatives San Diego (NISD) MFT Residency Program
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, Postpartum Support International
