Lauren Prins LMFT

Lauren Prins Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #164790

Office Locations: Encinitas, Solana Beach

Client Demographics: 

  • Children (4+)
  • Teens
  • Young adults 
  • Adults 
  • Couples

Areas of Specialty: 

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relational Dynamics
  • Grief 
  • ADHD
  • Life Transitions 
  • Identity Exploration
  • Divorce 

Treatment Approaches: 

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 Trained)

What it’s like working with me: 

I believe that healing happens through connection both with ourselves and with others! I consider it an honor to walk alongside my clients in their journey, and I deeply value the courage it takes to show up, be vulnerable, and commit to growth.

My approach is grounded in evidence based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I incorporate the Gottman Method when working with couples to support healthy communication, trust, and emotional connection. I also draw from family systems work to help clients better understand how their relational dynamics have shaped their experiences.

Whether I’m working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to provide a space that feels safe, collaborative, and compassionate; where you feel seen, heard, and supporte