Dr. Lauren Dill

License No.	State
PSY25166	California

The poet Rumi once said, “The wound is the place where the light enters you,” capturing the profound truth that our wounds can be powerful catalysts for transformation. In therapy, we work together to turn these wounds into wisdom, allowing them to shape but not define you. I see therapy as a sacred partnership, and I am honored to walk alongside others on their healing journeys. I encourage the development of curiosity, non-judgment, and mindful awareness to foster genuine healing and growth. I believe that within each of us lies an innate healing intelligence, a natural capacity to move towards growth, wholeness, and healing. Trauma can create barriers that block this inner intelligence, but the therapeutic space can help clear the way for it to flourish. As Asha Frost wisely said, “You are the medicine.”

Since 2012, I have been a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychological services to adults of all ages facing a variety of medical and mental health challenges. My experience includes working with clients dealing with acute and chronic medical conditions, aging-related concerns, problematic health habits, grief and loss, and caregiver stress. I have also supported individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem issues, existential or spiritual crises, and chronic stress. I believe deeply in our ability to overcome adversity, change our minds, and create lives that are truly worth living.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact me to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation. I offer limited sliding scale availability, with a strong preference for BIPOC, veterans, and students. I’m happy to discuss options further.

Wishing you well on your healing journey.

I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, conducting individual and group therapy, as well as performing cognitive and psychological evaluations.

My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, holistic, and integrative. I draw from a variety of modalities, including Humanistic, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Mindfulness is central to my practice, informed by two decades of training and personal meditation experience. I place great emphasis on the mind-body connection and believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As part of our work together, we may also explore areas such as diet, exercise, movement, and meditation to support your healing process.

In addition, I am trained in Clinical Hypnosis (VA Whole Health; Courtney Armstrong, MEd., LPC), a technique that allows for a shift in consciousness, enhancing responsiveness to suggestions that support mood, physiological, and behavioral changes. Research has shown Clinical Hypnosis to be beneficial for a variety of health and behavioral issues, and I offer it as a primary intervention or an adjunct to our psychotherapy sessions.

I also have specialized training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (Polaris Insight Center; Ketamine Training Center; Mt. Sinai/MAPS MDMA-Assisted Therapy Training). While I do not offer medicine work through this platform, I am available to provide virtual preparation and post-medicine integration when appropriate.

Although I have expertise in psychological and cognitive assessment, I am not offering this service at the moment. However, I can provide consultation, education, and referrals to community resources as needed.

Degrees/Certifications

• Fuller Graduate School of Psychology - Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
• University of California, Irvine - B.A., Psychology and Social Behavior