Lauren Karimi
"Becoming is better than being"
(not accepting new clients)
Meet Lauren
B.A., M.C.
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
As human beings, feelings of burnout, anxiety, or depression can arise at various points in our lives. Consulting a psychologist can be immensely beneficial in addressing these challenges.
LAUREN KARIMI
Lauren Karimi is a compassionate and culturally competent Registered Provisional Psychologist with a strong interest in trauma-informed care and working with couples. She holds a Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle and has received formal training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2). Lauren is committed to ongoing professional development, with plans to pursue certifications in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), expanding her toolbox to better serve her clients.
Her approach to therapy is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and attachment theory for couples, while also incorporating modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Polyvagal Theory. Lauren strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for her clients, recognizing their individual strengths and barriers, and prioritizing their emotional well-being and personal growth.
In her previous professional roles, Lauren has developed expertise in building rapport with a diverse range of clients, providing compassionate support, and helping individuals navigate various life challenges. She has co-facilitated workshops on trauma healing and couples therapy, demonstrating her commitment to helping clients improve their relationships and mental health. With experience in both individual and group settings, she is highly skilled in conducting assessments, safety planning, and creating personalized treatment plans to address each client’s unique needs.
Lauren’s dedication to her practice extends beyond her professional qualifications. Her background also includes a diverse skill set, including certifications in reflexology, yoga instruction, and experience as a personal insurance agent and career consultant. These experiences contribute to her holistic approach to mental health care, offering clients a comprehensive, empathetic, and client-centered therapeutic experience.
Currently, Lauren is able to direct bill to the following insurance providers: Alberta Blue Cross, ASEBP/ARTA, Medavie Blue Cross, SSQ Financial, Green Shield Canada, and Manulife.
- Adult Therapy
- Early Adolescence Therapy (12-16 years)
- Youth Therapy (16+ years)
- EMDR Therapy
- Virtual (Online) Therapy
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) Therapy Services
- ADDICTION (ALCOHOL | DRUG | GAMBLING | INTERNET)
- ADHD
- ANGER MANAGEMENT
- ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY
- ANXIETY
- BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
- BIPOLAR
- BORDERLINE PERSONALITY
- CAREER COUNSELLING
- CHRONIC IMPULSIVITY
- CODEPENDENCY
- COPING SKILLS
- COMPLEX / DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA
- DEPRESSION
- DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
- DIVORCE
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- EATING DISORDERS
- EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE
- FAMILY CONFLICT
- GENDER IDENTITY
- INFIDELITY
- LIFE COACHING
- LOSS & GRIEF
- MARITAL / PREMARITAL
- MEN’S ISSUES
- NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY
- OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE (OCD)
- OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE
- PARENTING
- PEER RELATIONSHIPS
- PREGNANCY / PRENATAL / POSTPARTUM
- RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
- SCHOOL ISSUES
- SELF-ESTEEM
- SELF-HARM
- SLEEP / INSOMNIA
- STRESS & BURNOUT
- SUICIDAL IDEATION
- TEEN VIOLENCE
- TRANSGENDER
- TRAUMA & PTSD
- WOMEN’S ISSUES
- ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT (ACT)
- ADLERIAN
- ATTACHMENT-BASED
- CLIENT-CENTERED
- COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL (CBT)
- COMPASSION-FOCUSED
- CULTURALLY SENSITIVE
- DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR (DBT)
- EMOTION-FOCUSED (EFT)
- FAMILY / MARITAL
- GESTALT
- GOTTMAN
- HOLISTIC
- HUMANISTIC
- INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)
- INTERPERSONAL
- JUNGIAN
- MINDFULNESS-BASED
- MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)
- MULTICULTURAL
- NARRATIVE
- INTEGRATIVE
- PERSON-CENTERED
- POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHODYNAMIC
- SOLUTION-FOCUSED (SFT)
- RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOUR (REBT)
- STRENGTH-BASED
- STRUCTURAL FAMILY THERAPY
- SUPPORTIVE
- SYSTEMS THERAPY
- TRAUMA-FOCUSED
- MASTER OF COUNSELLING (M.C.), CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of Alberta
- MEMBER OF THE COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PSYCHOLOGISTS (CAP)
- Alberta Blue Cross
- ASEBP/ARTA
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SSQ Financial
- Green Shield Canada
- SunLife
- Manulife
- CANADA LIFE
LET'S GET PERSONAL
TBD