You were made to thrive.
We offer individual and couples therapy that focuses on getting to the root of your challenges, suffering and stuckness. Our process focuses on creating a compassionate relational space that fosters curiosity and acceptance of all parts of you. Through the attuned therapeutic relationship that we develop, we come alongside you to guide you toward healing, wholeness and confidence.
At Thrivespace, we want to guide you toward lasting change and healing. We work from a relational psychodynamic framework, an evidenced based approach that focuses on the healing nature of an authentic and attuning relationship.
what to expect
You'll meet with Dr. Lauren Richardson at our office in Newport Beach, California for weekly therapy sessions and judgement-free discussion. We’ll seek to explore, understand, heal and integrate all parts of you. This work is done within the compassionate and secure therapeutic relationship, which we believe is the key to a successful therapy experience.
Finding a therapist you feel you “click” with is key. Therapy can often bring discomfort before relief and healing as you share and get curious about parts of yourself, your relationships and your past. It is important that you find security and trust with your therapist as you navigate this process. We seek to create a safe space as you dig into the roots, find meaning, and thrive.
What’s unique about thrivespace?
change that lasts
Some therapy approaches tend to give their clients a feeling of short-term relief, but not lasting change. We believe in investing the time to get results that stick for a lifetime. Together we will work to invest in long lasting results.
culturally informed
Therapy shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all.
Thrivespace utilizes culturally-competent and inclusivity-focused approaches. Here, there’s space for everyone to thrive.
depth work
We help you work towards Identifying the root issues by making connections between your past relational wounds and present suffering. This includes a process of reshaping the way you view yourself and relationships.
compassionate space
Thrivespace is a judgment-free zone. With warmth and compassion, we focus on creating a strong therapeutic relationship where you can explore and share all parts of yourself. Be exactly who and whatever you are, and then learn to step into your truest self.
Is thrivespace the right fit for you?
We want you to be in the therapy that’s right for you, even if it’s not with us.
Probably, if you
. . . are ready to invest the time to work toward lifelong change
. . . prefer to do “depth work” to get to the core of the issue
. . . are ready to enter a space of curiosity about yourself
. . . prefer to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship
Probably not, if you
. . . are looking for relatively brief therapy
. . . prefer to make mainly behavioral changes (eg CBT)
. . . are looking for a more directive approach
. . . prefer to focus on symptom reduction and outcomes