Dr. Lauren McRae

Vancouver

Mar 19

Psychologist | Vancouver

Areas of Expertise: Psychodiagnostic assessment, Sexual concerns, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Stress, Difficulties regulating emotions

I like to show up as a human first, psychologist second. I am a high school dropout turned clinical psychology nerd, so I enjoy working with clients who identify as outsiders as well as busy high achievers. I understand how reaching out for psychological support can be intimidating at first, so I strive to make it as comfortable an experience as possible.

My primary focus is on building strong therapeutic relationships with clients – whether our relationship lasts for years, or only a few hours, you will have my full attention. I work with clients to collaboratively understand how current mental health symptoms may be connected to prior life experiences and to develop treatment plans that feel feasible in the context of their unique lives. I love to get to know clients deeply and feel honoured when I can provide psychological education or frameworks that help explain and normalize their experiences.

Outside of work, you will either find me running around after my twin sons or doing as little as possible as often as possible!

Let’s stay in touch:

drlaurenmcrae.com

• Anxiety Disorders
• Body Image
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Complex PTSD / Developmental Trauma
• Death and Dying
• Depressive Disorders
• Family of Origin Issues
• Health Promotion and Lifestyle Changes
• Grief and Loss
• Life Transitions
• Men’s Issues
• Perfectionism
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship and/or Interpersonal Issues
• Sexual Health and/or Intimacy
• Stress Management
• Women’s Issues
Professional Titles:
- Registered Psychologist [#TBD] - 2026
- Registered Clinical Counsellor #21422 - 2023
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, Simon Fraser University - 2025
- Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Simon Fraser University - 2020
- Bachelor of Arts, Honours First Class with Distinction, Psychology, Simon Fraser University, 2018
Specialized Training:
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (18 hours) - 2025
- Motivational Interviewing (16 hours) - 2025
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (16 hours) - 2024
- Trauma Treatment Certification (12 hours) - 2023
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (40 hours) - 2022