About Lauren Morton, LCSW
Adolescent and Adult Therapy
Education
I am a licensed psychotherapist located in Carlsbad, California. I have 14 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals and families. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Art degree in Psychology from Brown University and obtained my Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. I regularly participate in trainings, consultation and workshops to enhance my knowledge and clinical skills and to ensure I am providing my clients with the most effective treatments.
Experience
In addition to my private counseling practice, I have worked in variety of clinical settings. While living in New York City, I trained at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, a renowned outpatient mental health treatment facility for children and teens. I also volunteered at the Crime Victims Treatment Center of New York providing crisis counseling to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Upon moving to California, I worked as a therapist at the San Diego Center for Children, Clark Adolescent Treatment Center, a residential facility for severely emotionally disturbed youth. I have provided school based therapy in the San Diego Unified School District and worked as a therapist at Rady Children’s Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry Department.
Therapeutic Approach
In my psychotherapy practice, I use an integrated therapeutic approach in which I combine elements of several different therapeutic modalities. This allows me to provide a personalized approach to therapy rather than adhering to a specific therapeutic orientation or a “one size fits all approach”. Some of the techniques I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Specializations
I enjoy working with adolescents, college students and young adults navigating the complexities of today’s world as well as those struggling with depression and anxiety. I have advanced training in the treatment of trauma/PTSD and work extensively with those who have experienced traumatic life events. I am certified in EMDR. I also specialize in supporting women struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss and pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.