Meet Lauren Vallee Depth Psychotherapist
Education, Training, and Research
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
M.A. Sport Management, The Ohio State University
B.S.ed. Physical Education & Sport Management, DePaul University
Lauren's counseling psychology graduate research focused on the process of individuation, Jung's concept of becoming a more whole person, and the intersection of a life in individual sport.
Her Master's thesis Constellating Solitude: The Path of the Hero and Orphan Archetypes in Individual Sport explored how depth psychology can help athletes tend to their souls in a way that sport psychology cannot. She is currently writing a book about depth sport psychology.
Lauren is a professionally trained Ketamine-Assisted psychotherapy professional and can provide KAP to established clients.
Lauren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Colorado.
Lauren's sport management research focused on corporate social responsibility as it relates to professional and collegiate sport organizations.
Clinical Experience
Lauren has been in private practice since 2022. She is currently supervised by Courtneyrose Chung and is a collaborative clinician at Dan Entmacher Psychotherapy.
Lauren completed her clinical internship at the Mind Springs Health Clinic in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where she focused on treating individuals with challenges around eating disorders, anxiety, depression, gender identity exploration and expression, communication, sex and intimacy, and relationship concerns.
From 2011-2015 Lauren served as a support group facilitator for Bulimia Nervosa patients at The Center for Balanced Living, an eating disorder clinic in Columbus, Ohio.
At the Center for Balanced Living, her tenure grew to include a board of trustee position and the opportunity to work closely with founder, Dr. Laura Hill where she was able to raise awareness and increase funding for ongoing research at the center.
The More Personal Side
I have been a lifelong athlete. I grew up playing tennis, lacrosse, field hockey, ice hockey, softball, and swimming. In middle and high school, I was deep into musical theater, sketch comedy and improv, and theater.
As I was recovering from a major depressive episode and an eating disorder in my young adult life, I found myself returning to sport as a way of healing. Eventually, I found my way to long course triathlon and have raced at a high level ever since.
In 2010, I started my own endurance coaching company, Valiant Endurance. I have always found joy and satisfaction in being on a team.
I feel a great responsibility and honor when a client allows me to accompany them on their journey of inner work.
My professional passion is helping athletes through the toughest parts of their careers. I appreciate how life as an athlete or high performer can impact relationships, family dynamics, and an individual's sense of oneself. I feel strongly that depth work is the key to unlocking one's best performances and most balanced self.