Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Lauren Ball, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 19560
- NPI
- 1568013399
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Lauren supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT methods
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- Solution-focused work
About Lauren
Lauren Ball is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 21 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, addictions, and career or life transitions. Her work includes support for LGBT concerns, anger and self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with change.
She uses a practical, here-and-now style. Sessions focus on clear strategies that fit daily life. She works together with each person to set goals and check progress over time. The emphasis is on doable steps rather than lengthy analysis of the past.
Lauren draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses dialectical behavior strategies to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Solution-focused techniques help people identify small changes that lead to better outcomes.
She has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and codependency. Lauren also addresses divorce and separation, family of origin problems, infidelity, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.
Her practice aims to be straightforward and practical. She asks questions, offers tools, and tracks progress with measurable steps. People who prefer clear plans and concrete skills often find this approach useful.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Lauren commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change daily behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also uses dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help with anger and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss your goals and preferences, then try strategies and adjust them based on what works. The therapist and client review progress together and pick methods that fit the person's life and objectives.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows people to practice skills in the settings where they live and work while still getting guidance from a licensed professional.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, depression, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on the here and now with clear strategies and measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost structure for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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