Lauren Trestler, LCSW
(she, her/they, them)
About Me
Born and raised in the Bay Area, I identify as queer and am a survivor of breast cancer. When not working, I am often in or near a river, hiking with my animals, reading about quantum physics, attempting to grow the perfect tomato, or taking bad pictures of my cats. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of experience treating clients with a wide range of symptoms and life experiences. I primarily utilize EMDR and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support people as they heal from trauma and build meaningful lives.
Education & Experience
Masters in Social Work from UC Berkeley, 2016 Senior Supervising Clinician at Tenderloin Outpatient Clinic/Hyde Street Community Services, 2015-2022 ACT and EMDR trained
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- LGBTQ+