
Creative, practical psychotherapy that promotes resilience
and helps you build the life you imagine
Lauren Gonzalez, MA, MFA, LMFT
Licensed in New York, California, New Jersey,
North Carolina and Pennsylvania
Collaborations and Group Consults
Creative and project-driven groups often struggle not because of a lack of talent, but because of competing visions, communication breakdowns, unclear roles, and interpersonal friction. I provide consultation for creative teams, startups, nonprofits, academic projects, artistic collaborations, and other groups seeking a more effective way to work together.
My approach is similar to tuning an instrument. First, we identify the group’s strengths, goals, communication patterns, and points of tension. Then we develop the awareness and skills needed to recognize when the group is “out of tune” and how to return to alignment before conflict, blame, or burnout derail the work.
Drawing on mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness practices, I help groups improve communication, navigate differences, leverage individual strengths, and build systems for handling challenges before they become crises.
The goal is not simply harmony—it’s flow: a collaborative rhythm that allows creativity, innovation, and shared purpose to flourish. Ultimately, my aim is to help your team learn to tune itself.