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 observations to support you in finding new clarity and understanding. From there, we collaborate to identify actions you can take to make change in your life.
Before I became a therapist and while I was working as an attorney, I began joining friends and family members as a birth partner (“doula”) when they had their babies. Being present with loved ones through this magical and sometimes frightening time inspired me to make a change toward work that had more meaning for me. I slowly transitioned out of my law career and into counseling where I could be a witness and ally to birthing persons. Now I work to support people who are making their way through pregnancy and into parenthood.
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 trained doula and 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