Lauren de la Vega is a licensed creative arts therapist who specializes in art and ecotherapy.

Lauren is an art therapist with a warm and inviting presence. She is passionate about the relationship between creativity and the natural environment, often facilitating therapy outdoors and offering natural materials in the creative process. Her approach allows those that work with her to explore their inner landscapes and initiate change when they’re ready. She believes that everyone is inherently creative, and with support, everyone holds the inner strength to overcome challenges and thrive. In sessions, Lauren integrates humor and self-disclosure when appropriate, fostering a genuine and relatable connection with her clients. Lauren is an outdoor guide, long-distance backpacker, and wilderness first responder. In her own healing, Lauren finds collage, poetry and nature connection to be especially helpful.