Lauren Helm, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist in Washington and Oregon state

Welcome! I am Dr. Lauren Helm, a clinical psychologist and the founder of Rise Psychology, my private practice. I work with adults, and provide individual psychotherapy. I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping you navigate stress, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, and relationship challenges. My approach to therapy is guided by evidence-based treatments that are tailored to your unique needs, with the ultimate aim of helping you gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of yourself, responding effectively to your emotions, and building a life that feels meaningful and rewarding. I am dedicated to helping you explore, understand, and strengthen practical skills that may help you respond to life’s challenges with greater confidence, self-compassion, and resilience.

APPROACH: I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment for anxiety & related disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Phobias, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Unified Protocol Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (UP CBT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), and Exposure & Response Therapy (ERP).

TRAINING: I obtained my bachelor's degree in Psychology & Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine, graduating with honors cum laude in 2009, and in 2016, earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (with an emphasis in health psychology) from the APA-accredited California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego. I have received specialized academic and clinical training in health psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion, and evidence-based third-wave behavioral treatments. I completed my clinical training in multiple settings, including medical hospitals (UCSD Moores Cancer Center, Oregon Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente), an inpatient psychiatric hospital (Sharp Mesa Vista Psychiatric Hospital), V.A. hospital (V.A. San Diego Healthcare System), specialty clinics (Center for Anxiety and Stress Management, DBT Center of San Diego, Strong Integrated Behavioral Health), and college counseling centers (Fresno City College and Reedley College Psychological Services Department). I completed my APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the State Center Community College District and my post-doctoral training at Strong Integrated Behavioral Health. I am currently a professional member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.