Lauren Masopust

Lauren Masopust accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, and Aetna. 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 Masopust is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Lauren is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Lauren’s California license number is MFT104863, 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 Masopust has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Lauren’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, Theological Seminary, Pasadena. Over that time, Lauren has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Lauren Masopust works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Sleep, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Lauren spends most of their clinical time. Lauren also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. 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 Masopust draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lauren’s style is authentic, creative, exploratory, open-minded, and warm. In Lauren’s words: “I help brilliant minds sleep better and live happier.”

Lauren Masopust (she/her) offers therapy in English. Lauren identifies as White.

Lauren Masopust 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 Masopust 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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