Meet Lauren Vallee Depth Psychotherapist
Education, Training, and Research
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
California Institute of Integral Studies, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research Certificate, Candidate
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 and Virginia (telehealth only).
Lauren's sport management research focused on corporate social responsibility as it relates to professional and collegiate sport organizations.
Clinical Experience
Lauren owns a private therapy practice in Boulder, Colorado but serves the broader state of Colorado and Virginia via telehealth.
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. I was the first girl to make the Boy's varsity ice hockey team in middle school and competed at the highest levels of travel ice hockey as a teen. While playing sports, I was also invested in the performing arts. From a young age I had an interest in physical movement and creative expression.
As a young adult, I suffered from a major depressive episode and an eating disorder. In my recovery I returned to sport. I began racing long-course triathlon in the early 00's and have competed at the world level.
In 2010, I started my own endurance coaching company, Valiant Endurance.
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.