Lauren Bounyavong
Becoming a Relationship Therapist
I have experience working with couples who are at various points of their relationship journey. I am passionate about holding a space in which each partner can feel heard, each partner can increase their level of empathy, and each partner can communicate non-violently. I am here to facilitate a non-judgmental practice zone that will lead to increased connection, heightened intimacy, skills to manage conflict, and stronger relationship health.
Counseling Philosophy
I believe that stuckness comes from not knowing what to do next and facing that unknown alone can be unpleasant or overwhelming. Though we try to do our best in every challenge, it does not always have to be a lonely process. I am here to be a source of education and empowerment as you hold the power of decision-making. I will approach your vulnerability with support as you build your way to your goals.
My Counseling Style and Strengths
I aim to bring a strong sense of hope and safety to our therapy. I’ve described my counseling environment to be a brave space in which clients’ may speak in a language that feels most authentic to them. As a collaborator, I will walk with you through the process and enhance understanding in situations. My role is to meet your needs with grace, warmth, and genuineness.
Professional Counseling Background
In the past two years, I have been seeing clients through a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles. I have served both individuals and couples to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, and relational issues. My work has advocated to provide culturally sensitive services to folks of the 2SLGBTQIA+ experience, immigration/diaspora experience, multicultural experience, and more.
Professional Therapist Credentials and Training
M.S. in Marital and Family Therapy
Gottman Method Level 2
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Hear From Our Clients
Hear from those who've experienced positive changes through our services.
“Dr. Dana made me feel so seen. I never felt shame for the trauma I’d caused. It was so healthy and helpful to find ways to navigate our conversations.”
“Thank you so much! It exceeded my expectations. You made me feel comfortable and supported.”
“I learned I need to take a 20 minute break when flooded, ask for clarity in facial expressions, use gentle startup and take ownership even if its small.”
“Gave me many tools and insights, I’m excited to implement them.”
“I couldn’t have had a better experience. Dana is so caring and smart and easily helped us navigate through our issues.”
“I learned that I need to ask for my needs and also take a break when I feel flooded.”
“I had an excellent experience, it helped me get clarity and learn valuable tools.”
“Dana was really effective at explaining the research, helping facilitate the conversation with figuring out how to address our biggest challenges.”
“Really pleased with the experience. Absolutely exceeded my expectations.”
“This helped lower the walls in our relationship.”
“Dana is superb, gracious, and kind. We’re very grateful.”
“I gained the clarity I was looking for!”
“Grateful to our extended therapist and her extended time! And of course, her dog!”
“The intensive process and longer sessions are incredibly helpful to push things further and get real work done.”
“The three-day package was necessary to enable the “emotional stretch” and that’s when we saw the best results.”
“This was a much needed intense session but helped promote healing and focus to decide where we go in life together.”
“This was well worth it and I’d definitely do it again!”
“This helped us sit and have uncomfortable conversations that were long overdue.”
“Exhausting but I loved everything about this!”
“This helped us have epiphanies and transformative thoughts.”
“Thank you so much for taking the time to really understand our issues and providing us with all the tools to use when future issues arise.”
“I feel like we have made huge progress on major issues with these three days.”
“Everything made me feel safe and comfortable here.”
“Therapist is great at listening and helping us with communication.”
“Absolutely, it was better than I expected and gave us great tools.”
“Empathetic and responsive.”
“Very accommodative and understanding.”
“I definitely feel Therapy Getaway helped with our relationship goals because it allowed a deeper dive in a structured fashion, with tools to continue improving our relationship.”
“Great session. They know their stuff and is really good at helping us find the language to effectively communicate.”
“They were incredibly instrumental in relating all the tools that my partner and I needed in areas where we struggle.”
“Therapy Getaway absolutely helped our relationship. They were amazing.”
“This was a very beneficial process. Dana made it easy for us to open up about every difficult issue we had been struggling with. We now have good tools.”
“It seemed at first that 2.5 days was long, but it feels so good to be in therapy that I wish it was 3-5 days!”
“Therapy Getaway immensely helped us talk about our problems in a safe place.”
“Dana is very experienced and sensitive to peoples situations and knows how to make you feel comfortable as if you were in your own home.”
“Learned a lot of coping tools. Dana was wonderful.”
