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MA, LMFT Lauren Kelly

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Lauren Kelly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MA, LMFT Years in Practice: 25 State: California

I know asking for help is not always the easiest thing to do and I seek to honor the effort it takes to stretch, grow, change and open yourself up in order to reach out. I love working with families, couples and individuals alike. I am a well seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience helping others with many and varied challenges in their lives. As a Family Therapist, I believe life is all about relationships and connection and this gives me a unique and valuable perspective most individual therapists may not have. I have experience helping people recover from trauma, deal with grief and loss and restore broken relationships. I specialize in helping clients work toward life balance, working from wherever they are to wherever they want to be. I am authentic, non-judgmental, honest, hilarious (or at least I think I am), and look forward to helping you on your journey.

I will be available to work with you on Monday through Friday (I take Saturdays and Sundays off) via live chat, asynchronous texting, phone or video. I currently live and travel in my small motorhome in the West and Southwest so my time zone may be a bit different than yours, which is often advantageous. I grew up in California (please don't hold that against me as I left as soon as I could) and I have lived in WI, UT, AZ, GA and Alaska (at the Top of the World in Barrow).

I look forward to speaking with you.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD
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English

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Reviews for Lauren Kelly

Overall Rating

(43 reviews)
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Lauren has been an instrumental part of my healing over the last couple of years. She listens to where I’m at each week and offers insights, questions, and understanding to help me process through my situation and move into a healthier mindset and state of living. She’s given me tools to assess, challenge, and grow in many areas, and has always been a safe place for me to process. She is kind, an attentive listener, a challenger in the best ways, and always honest — even when I have a hard time being honest with myself.

Feb 23, 2024

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Excellent

Feb 05, 2024

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I feel that after completing the info to get matched with a therapist that Lauren is a great match for me. She brings me clarity to situations and she also encourages me to do the work on my own. I feel that I have grown to so much and that I have become so much stronger with her guidance. I did realize the narcissist tendencies that were going on with my husband. Lauren opened me up to a lot more emotional abuse that was happening. She helped me understand my feelings. And she helped me on a path forward. I have referred Better Help to so many people.

Jan 29, 2024

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I am so grateful for this, I just wish it wasn't so expensive.

Aug 11, 2021

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Lauren has been so incredibly helpful to me. I'm feeling like she was the perfect fit for me as a therapist. I've had a challenging couple of years, and finally got to the point where I recognized I needed help. Lauren is the second therapist I've worked with through BetterHelp, and has turned out to be exactly what I needed. At this particular time in this year, I'd feel truly lost without her. Each time we talk, I find multiple benefits from the session. She's an incredibly good listener, always makes me feel truly heard. She's very skillful at guiding me through rough patches and past obstacles by giving me constructive tips and tools to use to work through them. She follows up on these things, too. She's very professional, always on time, and very well-organized. She's so good at this that it often doesn't really feel like online therapy, because it's so personalized and tailored to my needs. I am so thankful to have found her when I decided to switch and try someone new.

Nov 28, 2023

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Lauren is Great! I’ve never done therapy before so I wasn’t sure what to expect but she’s been a great guide through the whole process and helped me build the tools to get back to being me!

Nov 17, 2023

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Lauren has been great! She has opened my eyes to so many things that have been going on in my marriage. She hears my concerns and she has given me the confidence to continue moving forward.

Sep 25, 2023

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Highly recommended, extremely professional and highly respected. She’s always here when I need her, continuing to serve my needs weekly. Thank you Lauren

Sep 20, 2023

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I initially started with BetterHelp with a different therapist. Since switching to Lauren, I’ve found each session productive & meaningful for me in one or more ways. I had my first “Aha” moment in our very first session, and knew I’d made the right choice for me. I feel respected by Lauren, and always go away from each session feeling like I got some help, and made some progress. Lauren is attentive, very professional, always on time. I’ve had experience with counseling a few times in the past, and Lauren is one of the best I’ve ever encountered.

Jul 07, 2023

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Mrs .Lauren Kelly has to be one of the best. I immediately knew our first session, that she was going to be it for me. She just gets it. No pressure No judgement. Only honest and open communication and a listening ear. I recommend her highly. Thank you! (:

Jun 22, 2023

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Lauren has coached me through one of the most difficult times in my life, and I’ve never felt so seen, supported, encouraged, and empowered by another therapist before. I feel SO much healthier after having all of our sessions, and just feel so comforted knowing that I have a support system. She actively listens, asks poignant questions, keeps things lighthearted, and gives me tools to think about at the end of each session, so I’m always working towards unlearning old/toxic habits or learning new/healthier ones. I’m so thankful for Lauren, and seriously couldn’t ask for a better human being/therapist in my life. I’m deeply grateful I stumbled across her profile on BetterHelp, and reached out for help!

Jun 20, 2023

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She has helped me to overcome my challenges.

May 15, 2023

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She is the best! Felt very comfortable speaking with her. She’s deeply Respectful, follows up on you and really cares about your well being. She empowers you as an individual to be connected to and understand yourself so that you can be in charge of your mental health and wellness.

Mar 09, 2023

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She is so awesome!!Can talk to her about anything!!

Mar 07, 2023

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Lauren is best! Shes funny and easy to talk to and she gives great advice. Challenges me in a good way. 10 out of 10 easily.

Mar 02, 2023

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She has been amazing

Feb 23, 2023

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Lauren has helped me work through some tough stuff. Our interactions are always professional and productive. She is kind and compassionate while helping me work through areas that I have flawed thought processes. I very much appreciate the work we have done and the tools that I am gaining. I appreciate that her goal is to send my on my way with tools in my belt to carry forward into the rest of my life. She continues to make herself available as needed. I also appreciate the safety net.

Apr 17, 2023

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Lauren is a good listener and helps me with insight that I have skirted around on my own. She helped me focus on some root issues that have helped me cope oh so much better!

Feb 06, 2023

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I have been working with Lauren for over a year . During the course of my time with Lauren she has been a teacher , and mentor in giving me the tools to step into who I am and drop the shame . I am so grateful for the guidance to work through the struggles .

Jan 26, 2023

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Lauren wants to help you as much as you need it

Jan 24, 2023

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Lauren has been a large part of my mental health journey over the last year plus. Creative, isn’t judgmental, great at helping me see the possibilities. Highly recommend!

Jan 13, 2023

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Lauren is a great listener and offers very practical sound counsel. She seems to have extensive expertise in the areas I need help in! She also follows up with me on my decisions, which is very helpful to me!

Dec 27, 2022

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The only reason I wouldn’t recommend Lauren Kelly to a friend is that I wouldn’t want to share her time with more people! Lol

Dec 19, 2022

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The sessions with Lauren are very productive and help me greatly. Lauren makes me feel that she is always available to help between the current and next session . Every week, I look forward to the next session. Lauren helps me understand that the strength I am looking for to carry on is in me. Every session is opportunity for me to get the tools I need to reach that inner strength. I greatly appreciate the work that she is doing with me in the process.

Nov 12, 2022

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Ms Kelly is amazing!! I have loved conversing with her and honestly enjoyed her helping with me. I was expecting to be a little uneasy with changing myself and learning but she’s been such a great therapist and teacher that I’ve changed myself for the better and been so incredibly happy. She’s helped me with my anxiety and my current life issues, I couldn’t be more happy.

Sep 28, 2022

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She’s been great- basically keeps me going.

S.A.·Jul 30, 2022

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Lauren is able to give me ideas and ways to overcome my issues thar concern me

S.Y.·Jul 08, 2022

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So far I’m having a pretty good experience. I have found therapy with Lauren very meaningful . I am going through a roller coaster of things and she is great at jumping around and responding to my chapter book messages . She also goes out of her way to reach out .. even though I know she’s doing her job , people that come to this need to feel cared for and I feel that with gestures like that .. highly recommend!

T.I.·Jul 05, 2022

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Lauren is the kind of therapist that hears what you’re saying and also hears the heart behind your words. She seems to pick up the subtle pieces of a sentence that leave me feeling heard and seen beyond what I put out myself. Her advice and guidance has brought a lot of perspective and help to my life. I deeply value and look forward to talking to her each week as I make my way through past trauma or just a really hard week.

K.A.·Jun 27, 2022

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Kind and open to listening to my needs

R.O.·Jun 16, 2022

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So far so good she has been a doll . Understanding and nonjudgmental and I need that.

R.E.·Jun 08, 2022

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Lauren has been my life line, an anchor, who listens and helps me navigate life, without judgement. She helps me see more clearly, checks in on me, and is truly concerned for my growth and healing. She guides me with practical counsel that I can carry and apply throughout my days. I am grateful for her guidance, support and care!

D.U.·Apr 25, 2022

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I gave BetterHelp a try after being overwhelmed of finding a therapist again. Lauren has been integral in my shift towards a more positive outlook and towards developing healthier habits and life strategies. Her schedule is very flexible and she is shown that she’s willing to invest and take the time to understand.

H.E.·Mar 28, 2022

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Lauren is excellent at her profession. Very experienced and knowledgeable. She’s kept me looking up and forward in my darkest hour. So grateful.

S.A.·Mar 08, 2022

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It is such a relief just having a compassionate therapist to lean on. I feel free to express myself openly. I respect her guidance. Her education and experience are very important to me. I’m enjoying this journey with her. I needed her so much and am hopeful to not need her so much as we continue our conversations and I heal.

K.R.·Jan 13, 2022

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Lauren Kelly has the ability to make you feel seen and heard . She gives practical advice that allows for permanent changes in your actions and behaviors. I’m grateful for our paths crossing and the platform better help gives to start healing .

K.E.·Jan 12, 2022

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Lauren has been an incredible help to me. She is kind and straightforward. She brings insight to areas I need help with and affirms the progress I have made as we go! Her ability to hear what I’m saying even when my words don’t feel like they make sense is amazing. I have felt seen and heard, but also challenged to expand my thought process and see things from new perspectives to grow.

K.A.·Dec 20, 2021

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I greatly appreciate her listening & validating my side of story. I felt supported & I was grateful to have someone who I can trust.

J.A.·Oct 14, 2021

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Lauren has been a great therapist for me over the last 5 months. I feel comfortable talking to her, she remembers the details in between sessions and has really helped me understand my thought process and take control of my mental health. She's also provided me with some useful tools to work with when I'm not feeling so great. We typically speak weekly and it's been invaluable.

J.E.·Oct 14, 2021

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Lauren is empathetic without judging. She makes you feel very comfortable and checks in periodically. She provides tactics to help instead of just being a listening ear. It’s clear that helping others is in her DNA. And she laughs at my jokes sometimes.. bonus is that her laugh is genuine.

J.U.·Sep 18, 2021

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Lauren Kelly is fantastic! She really listens to all of needs and concerns, and then comes up with a game plan on how to execute it. Lauren often checks in on my during sessions, which I think is super awesome and courteous. She shows genuine concern and care for me. I really appreciate you, Lauren Kelly!

A.L.·Mar 19, 2021

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Lauren has a very good way of putting things into perspective and bringing my ideas back around full circle when ever I tend to go off on tangents. She has a very patient nature and she checks in with me!

J.E.·Mar 10, 2021

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I have really enjoyed working with Lauren! She is easy going and laughs at the right times with me. I love her open nature and advice she has given me to get through this tough time.

S.A.·Mar 05, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Lauren Kelly offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.