Meet Lauren

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I change." ~ Carl Rogers

I’ve always had a deeply rooted, intrinsic curiosity about people and relationships. And in the various jobs I held before becoming a therapist, I found myself consistently drawn toward helping others. So, I realized early on that I wanted to focus my career in these directions. 

As someone who struggled with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) early in life, I too sat through my fair share of therapy. However, because no one knew what I was truly experiencing, traditional talk therapy didn’t address all of the challenges I was facing. I understood the power of the therapeutic process, but I needed something that none of my therapists were capable of offering. 

On my journey to becoming a therapist in graduate school, I finally received a diagnosis for ADHD, which unlocked the mystery that could not be addressed with traditional talk therapy. With this new self-awareness, I committed myself to providing specialized care to other neurodiverse individuals by meeting them where they are. 

That includes focusing more on fostering accountability, collaborative problem-solving, inner-curiosity, and self-understanding, as well as being flexible and adaptable to each person’s needs. My goals are to move away from traditional talk therapy and offer new strategies for tackling challenges in a neurodiversity-affirming space.

Please note that I am not seeing individual clients at this time, but I would be happy to speak with you and find your best-fit therapist at Brilla. I also am the clinical supervisor for the other Brilla Therapists and will have a hand in guiding your care while you receive services with Brilla Counseling Services.

Lauren Dibble (Simas) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (123427) in the State of California. Her license can be verified through the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). https://search.dca.ca.gov/

Lauren also serves as Brilla Counseling’s clinical supervisor for all pre-licensed staff.