Lauren Choe LMFT, PMH-C

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a civil litigation attorney. My legal education and work helped me develop skills that I rely on now as a therapist: directness, careful listening and attention to detail, critical thinking, and causation analysis.

Toward the end of my legal career, I began supporting friends and family members as a birth partner, or doula, when they invited me. Witnessing the magic, vulnerability, beauty, fear, and joy of these experiences was exciting and energizing. It inspired me to pursue work that was more well-suited to me, and I gradually transitioned from law to counseling. I am so glad I did because I truly love this work.

Today, I support many individuals and families navigating pregnancy and the transition into parenthood. As a trained doula and certified perinatal mental health specialist, I bring both expertise and compassion to my work with birthing persons and their growing families.

In addition to work with growing families, I also work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship strain, grief, and breakups. Perhaps due to my previous career experience, I also love working with attorneys and other professionals.

My approach is grounded in Narrative Therapy, which emphasizes respect for clients, practical problem-solving, and the belief that we are all more than our problems.

I look forward to hearing your story and supporting your journey away from suffering and toward becoming the person you want to be.