Lauren McCutcheon

Enthusiastic and compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a master's in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. Experienced in outpatient, rehabilitation, and community-based settings supporting clients with diverse diagnoses. Passionate about providing culturally responsive care to marginalized populations and committed to fostering emotional growth and interpersonal development.

Clinician - Victor Community Support Services

(2024-01)

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and families in community-based settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop strength-based, culturally responsive treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including case managers, psychiatrists, and school personnel to coordinate care.
• Maintain compliance with Medi-Cal and agency documentation standards, including timely progress notes and treatment updates.
• Utilize evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches to support client growth and stability.

Counselor II - Aegis Treatment Centers

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed care to diverse populations.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and outcome tracking.
• Coordinate care and referrals to external services.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee (Pre-Licensed)

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Participated in weekly supervision to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic competencies.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans aligned with client diagnoses.
• Maintained clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and summaries.
• Provided tailored resources to support clients' therapeutic goals.

BA - Psychology - California State University, Long Beach (2018-01 - 2022-12)

BS - Criminology - California State University, Long Beach (2018-01 - 2022-12)

MA - Counseling Psychology - California Lutheran University (2022-01 - 2024-12)