Business Details
9 Years
experience
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Orange County, CA
Dr. Lauren Ashley Shapiro, PsyD is a licensed clinical-forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience in mental health care. Since obtaining her doctorate in 2015 and licensure in 2017, she has specialized in trauma-focused therapy, gender-affirming care, and psychological evaluations. Her practice integrates evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, tailored to individual client needs. Dr.Shapiro emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and skill-building to empower clients toward independent growth. She maintains expertise in forensic psychology, med-legal consultations, and working with LGBTQ+ populations, offering sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility. Her commitment to breaking down barriers in mental health care is reflected in her pro bono surgical readiness letters and advocacy for nontraditional therapeutic practices.
Services
Psychotherapy
Gender Affirming Care
Consultation
Psychological Testing
Evaluation and Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years of clinical experience since 2009 with specialized trauma training
- Offers sliding-scale fees for accessible mental health care
- Provides pro bono gender-affirming surgical readiness letters
- Integrates forensic psychology expertise in legal/medical cases
- Uses evidence-based CBT and motivational interviewing techniques
Associations and certifications
- International Association of Trauma Professionals
Services
Psychotherapy
Evidence-based psychological treatment tailored to resolve mental health concerns through cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Focuses on developing healthy coping strategies, addressing trauma, and promoting personal growth. Specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ specific concerns while emphasizing skill-building for long-term independence.
Gender Affirming Care
Comprehensive gender-affirming evaluations and surgical readiness letters meeting WPATH standards. Provides a supportive environment for exploring gender identity while offering documentation for medical interventions. Includes pro bono surgical readiness letters to reduce financial barriers for transgender clients seeking medical transition support.
Psychological Testing
Administers psychodiagnostic evaluations and cognitive assessments to clarify diagnoses and inform treatment plans. Conducts autism and ADHD evaluations to understand neurodivergent patterns while providing accommodation testing for educational or workplace needs. Uses standardized tools to generate detailed clinical profiles and recommendations.
Consultation
Offers psycho-legal and med-legal consultation services for attorneys and medical professionals. Provides psychological evaluations to determine treatment needs in personal injury cases while offering health coaching that integrates behavioral psychology principles for sustainable lifestyle changes.
Teletherapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible across Orange County and beyond. Maintains the same evidence-based treatment approaches through telehealth platforms while ensuring continuity of care for clients who prefer remote sessions or require greater accessibility.
People
Lauren Ashley Shapiro, PsyD
Licensed Clinical-Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Shapiro holds a PsyD in Clinical-Forensic Psychology and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with expertise in trauma therapy, gender-affirming care, and forensic evaluations. She founded Mosaic Mental Health Group and co-founded Neurovana TMS, specializing in innovative mental health solutions since 2017.
Questions
What teletherapy options are available?
All services are currently offered via secure teletherapy platforms for California residents, ensuring accessible mental health care from any location.
Do you offer sliding-scale fees?
Yes, I provide sliding-scale rates based on income and financial need to ensure mental health services remain accessible to all clients.
What insurance do you accept?
I operate as an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance directly, but I can provide documentation for potential reimbursement from your insurance company.
How does gender-affirming care work?
We follow WPATH standards through comprehensive evaluations and collaborative care planning, including surgical readiness letters and ongoing support for your transition journey.
What psychological testing services are offered?
I provide psychodiagnostic evaluations, cognitive assessments, autism/ADHD testing, and accommodation evaluations with detailed reporting for treatment or documentation purposes.
