Lauren Gelfer, M.C., R.C.C.

Hello! I’m Lauren (she/her). I’m an integrative therapist, registered clinical counsellor, dog-mama, partner, daughter, sister, and friend. Rain or shine, I can be found in the forest and on the beach. I also have a passion for singing, eating delicious food and exploring the world!

I specialize in helping individual clients:
- Address the root causes of anxiety and depression
- Process and heal intergenerational trauma
- Create attuned relationships and solve painful relationship issues
- Care for chronic pain and endometriosis
- Heal traumas at the root of substance use

In couples work, I can help with:
- Nurturing emotional attunement and intimacy
- Resolving conflict and learning healthy negotiation
- Clearing emotional triggers and learning ways to co-regulate each other
- Healing attachment trauma that is often at the root of disconnect or conflict
- Learning tools to communicate effectively
- Rebuilding trust and safety

I’m a registered clinical counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology, and have worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years.

I’m trained in trauma-informed, somatic, relational, neuroscience, and attachment-based therapies. My lived experience with trauma, chronic pain andendometriosis also informs my approach to therapy. I also train extensively with Serenne’s approach under her mentorship. I offer online sessions for both individuals and couples.

I’m passionate about helping my clients heal, grow and thrive by tapping into the inner knowing and wisdom of the body and heart. My process helps you explore the body-mind-heart connection of somatic states, thoughts and emotions to gain deeper insight into who you are and what you need. Knowing ourselves in all these dimensions allows us to make empowered choices that align with how we truly want to live our lives.

I was called to this inner work through my personal journey of owning my unique path in life, despite it being different than the societal expectations that I grew up with. Aligning with our heart can be challenging, and requires cultivating courage and facing our fears, but becoming who we truly are in our fullest self is worth it. Nothing feels more fulfilling to me than witnessing my clients step beyond the conditioned self to nurture their truth and wholeness.

I’m honoured to do this profoundly meaningful work and I look forward to accompanying you on your healing journey!

Please note: due to Serenne going on maternity leave in the summer of 2023 and closing down her booking system, Lauren is taking bookings through her own separate system at Leaning Tree Therapy. To book a free 15 minute consultation to explore working with Lauren, click here. You can also email Lauren directly at laurengelfercounselling@gmail.com.