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Lauren Sherwin

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Lauren

My specialties include anger management, family conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, school issues, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Remember, we all have challenges in life and need a helping hand at times. My goal is to help you achieve your goals! Throughout my career, I've worked with a wide array of populations. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques, Forgiveness, and Motivational Interviewing to collaborate and address your concerns. I look forward to joining you on this journey!

We all have challenges in life and need a helping hand at times. My goal is to help you achieve your goals!

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Spending time with my friends and family, caring for my cat and dog, traveling, trying new foods, spending time outside, watching tv and movies, and going to farmers' markets/street fairs.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#102297 • California • LCSW

Education

BS - Family and Human Development, Arizona State University MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Lauren Certilman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #102297 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Lauren Sherwin accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Lauren Sherwin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lauren is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Lauren’s California license number is 102297, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Lauren Sherwin has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Lauren’s education and training include BS - Family and Human Development, Arizona State University; MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Lauren has worked closely with Students.

Lauren Sherwin works with Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Lauren spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lauren is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lauren Sherwin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lauren’s style is action-oriented, authentic, empowering, exploratory, and warm. In Lauren’s words: “We all have challenges in life and need a helping hand at times. My goal is to help you achieve your goals!”

Lauren Sherwin (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Lauren Sherwin offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Lauren is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Lauren Sherwin is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Lauren will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Lauren’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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