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Dr Lauren Barnes Therapist
Dr. Lauren Barnes, LMFT

   Lauren Barnes Therapy

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Reconnect With Your Body. Reclaim Your Confidence.
Maybe you can't remember the last time you looked in the mirror without criticizing what you saw.

That kind of self-criticism doesn't come out of nowhere, it's shaped by years of messages from culture, family, and comparison. I help women untangle those patterns using research-based, practical tools that build real trust with your body, not just a temporary truce with it.

Whether we work together individually or you join me at a retreat, the goal is the same:

Helping you feel at home in your body again.
Ready to experience this work in person? JOIN ME at a retreat designed to help you build a healthier relationship with your body, surrounded by women on the same journey.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Embodied Women: Fall Therapist Conference & Retreat. All-Inclusive Event. September 25th - 27th, Cedar City UT.

Tired of feeling at war with your body?

Maybe you've tried every diet, every rule, every fix, and you still don't feel at peace with yourself. If food anxiety, body shame, or constant comparison are running the show, it doesn't have to stay that way. Through individual therapy, family support, and research-grounded retreats, I help women build a lasting relationship with their bodies, one rooted in awareness, healing, and self-trust, not another set of rules to follow.
Contact

COUNSELING

Provo, Utah Office

Online- HIPAA
   Compliant Telehealth

RETREATS

Therapist CE Retreats and Conferences
Retreats and Workshops 

Cedar City & South Jordan, UT

STORE

Free & Paid Resources
Body Image & Intuitive
Eating Guides
Parent & Clinician Guides 

Services
Therapy Sessions

SCHEDULE A SESSION WITH ME

What would you like support with?

Session Rate

  • Sessions are approximately 45-55 minutes

  • Rate ranges from $140-$200 per session, set together based on your needs

  • Payment is due at the time of service

Payment Methods

  • All major credit and debit cards, cash, and checks accepted

  • Some Health Savings Accounts (HSA) accepted

  • Bishop/ecclesiastical leader pay available through fast offerings for eligible clients

Insurance

  • In-network with DMBA and EMI Health

  • For other providers, a superbill is available for out-of-network reimbursement

Cancellation Policy

  • Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 business hours in advance

  • Cancellations or no-shows with less than 24 hours' notice are charged the full session fee

  • A $10 fee applies to any returned checks

Nice to meet you! I'm Lauren,

and here's a bit about my story.

 

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and currently serve as the Director of Clinical Training for BYU's Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program.

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As a master's and PhD student, I had the privilege of interning at our campus Women's Services and Resource Center. There, I co-facilitated a mentored eating disorder support group for college-aged women in recovery from eating disorders. I was amazed at their resilience and loved supporting them in their recovery.

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As a PhD student, I co-created a program aimed at helping individuals improve their body image and find their unique beauty. My research has focused on family implicit rules in eating disordered and non-eating disordered families, along with other family system dynamics tied to economic distress, division of labor, parenting involvement, and marital relationships. I earned my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from BYU in 2013.

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After completing my doctoral coursework, I worked full-time at Center for Change treating girls and women struggling with eating disorders within a residential treatment setting for a few years.

I maintain a private practice where I enjoy working with those struggling with body image, eating disorders, and life challenges within their families.

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I grew up in a multicultural, multigenerational home with my native Cuban grandparents, mom, dad, and siblings in the Pacific Northwest. During my free time, I love baking (especially cakes and cookies), walking or hiking, playing piano, and socializing with good friends and family. I am married to Aaron and have a son and daughter.

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One of my current passions is co-hosting women's body image retreats because it combines my love of connecting with people, learning, and engaging in fun activities.

Dr Lauren Barnes LMFT

UTAH ASSOCIATION

FOR MARRIAGE AND 

FAMILY THERAPY

NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

FOR MARRIAGE AND 

FAMILY THERAPY

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EATING DISORDER PROFESSIONALS

PUBLICATIONS

Dr Lauren Barnes Therapy Blog Posts
Dr Lauren Barnes Therapy Video Interviews
Dr Lauren Barnes Therapy Podcast Appearances

THE DIVINE GIFT OF OUR BODIES​

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​How can we develop a healthier body image as Latter-day Saint women despite beauty norms and pressures in the world today? How can we help the young women and girls around us learn to treasure the divine gift of their bodies as they grow and develop into women? Dr. Lauren Barnes is the director of clinical training for the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Brigham Young University and specializes in women’s issues, including body image and eating disorders. Join us as we talk with Dr. Barnes about these important issues affecting Latter-day Saint women and girls today. 

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Got a Question?

FAQs

What ages do you work with?
My focus is ages 10 through 70, with particular experience working with teenagers. I've also worked with clients as young as 3, though for younger children, I'm happy to point you toward a great referral who specializes in early childhood work.

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Do you specialize in body image or eating disorder therapy?
Yes, body image and disordered eating are the core of my specialty. I help people rebuild a healthy relationship with their body and with food, whether that's disordered eating, body image struggles, or the family and relationship patterns that feed into them.

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Do you treat other concerns, like relationships, life changes, anxiety, or depression?

Yes. Those often show up alongside body image and eating concerns, and I treat them too, whether it's relationship issues, a major life transition, or anxiety and depression layered on top of everything else. Body image and disordered eating are where I focus my specialized training, but they're rarely the whole picture, so we treat what you're actually dealing with.

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