Our Mission
is to facilitate and empower individuals and encourage emotional healing and growth through the intimate experience of individual and group therapy.
LAUREN DEES-Pedroza
**Will be on​ maternity leave May 8th-August 27th 2025
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Lauren Dees-Pedroza, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Therapist with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), has been offering trauma-informed therapeutic services to teens, adults, couples, families, and groups since 2012. With a warm and empathetic approach, Lauren is dedicated to creating a space where individuals and couples can feel empowered, heard, and supported in their journey toward healing and growth.
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Lauren is particularly passionate about sex therapy and works with individuals and couples to enhance their emotional and sexual connections. She is deeply committed to being inclusive and welcoming to people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and sexual interests, including those with kink or alternative lifestyles. Her sex-positive and trauma-informed approach ensures that everyone feels respected and supported as they explore and embrace their unique sexual selves.
In addition to her work in sex therapy, Lauren has a strong passion for perinatal mental health, offering specialized support to childbearing people dealing with postpartum depression, postpartum sexuality, and the emotional complexities that come with the transition to parenthood. She strives to create a nurturing environment where individuals and couples can discuss and work through these sensitive topics, helping them navigate their changing bodies and relationships.
Lauren believes in creating a safe, compassionate, and uplifting space where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. She fosters an environment built on trust, humor, and genuine connection, ensuring that therapy becomes a collaborative and empowering process. Lauren is deeply invested in helping individuals and couples not only heal but thrive, building confidence and healthier relationships in every aspect of their lives.
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Outside of her therapeutic work, Lauren enjoys indulging in spicy novels, capturing moments as an amateur photographer, going on long walks, and snuggling with her two daughters. With every step, Lauren’s commitment to empowering her clients to live fulfilling and authentic lives remains at the heart of her work.
Lauren is in-network with Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare, Ambetter and Kancare insurances.
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Lauren's session rates:
Individual therapy- $150
Couples therapy- $170
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Sydney Redding
Sydney Redding, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sports Therapist, has been providing trauma-informed therapeutic services to teens, college students, athletes, and adults since 2016. She is a solution-focused clinician, dedicated to supporting individuals through difficult transitions and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
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Sydney specializes in working with helping professionals—teachers, nurses, social workers, therapists—and undergraduate and graduate students experiencing anxiety, depression, or career uncertainties. She is trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, using these modalities to help process past or present trauma. Sydney also utilizes CBT and ACT techniques to assist clients in recognizing and managing emotions, reframing harmful thoughts, and building coping strategies for stress and anxiety.
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As a certified Sports Social Worker, she understands the unique pressures athletes face, whether they are professional, collegiate, or recreational.
Sydney is committed to meeting you where you are, and collaborating to set goals tailored to your individual needs.
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Outside of the office, Sydney enjoys playing beach volleyball, trying new workout classes, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with her husband, Kyle, and their three dogs, Charlie, Winnie, and Lola.
Sydney is in-network with Optum/United Healthcare.
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Sydney's session rate: $125
