Lauren Skuba, MA, LMFT Therapist & Founder

ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist

I believe that relationships have the power to heal and when you feel safe and connected in your significant relationships, you not only feel better, you are able to take on the challenges that life brings with more resiliency. In my work I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence based theory grounded in the science of attachment. This approach is focused on creating secure and loving connections in your significant relationships. Often distress in relationships can be traced to a stuck pattern of conflict that leads to disconnection. In our work together we will explore your unique relationship path, identify strengths and ways that you get stuck, support new ways of communicating, and developing new patterns of connection.

I completed my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Regis University and specialize in working from a relational perspective with couples, families, and individuals. In session I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space where I facilitate new emotional experiences. I will support you in exploring and understanding what you’re feeling, how you protect yourself emotionally, identify relationship longings, and increase authenticity in your relationships.

Specialties

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Regis University, Denver, Colorado

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado

National and State Licenses 

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT.0002738; State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, Denver CO

Publications & PresentatIons

Skuba, Lauren M.A., MFTC and Edwards, Lindsay (2022) "Forged in the Fires of COVID-19: The Evolution of Systemic Therapy for Online Practice and Beyond," Counseling and Family Therapy Scholarship Review: Vol. 4: Iss. 2, Article 4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53309/2576-926X.1050
Available at: https://epublications.regis.edu/cftsr/vol4/iss2/4

“Love In Lyrics Podcast: Supporting a Growth Mindset Through Lyrical Exploration”, Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, November 2024.

Professional trainings & MEMBERSHIPS

ICEEFT Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Level I and Level II training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy 

Level I training in Relational Life Therapy 

Rocky Mountain Therapy Network

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - Professional Member, Member Since 2014