Lauren Fontaine

Certified Child Life Specialist

Masters of Science (Child Life)

Lauren began her career as a Certified Child Life Specialist in 2021. After graduating with her Master’s in Child Life she began working at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where she was the primary specialist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. While there she worked very closely with infants as well as caregivers and siblings of all ages. Lauren gained invaluable experience in the hospital setting that has given her a wide array of experience and knowledge to support children and families navigate medical challenges and developmental stressors. She creates an individualized and unique approach to support each families differences and needs in their journey of healing and growth.

As a former Division 1 soccer player Lauren also has experience as a coach and mentor to young athletes and is passionate about mental health support among the student athlete population. 

Lauren focuses on the psychosocial well-being of her clients and uses her knowledge of child development to equip them with tools to overcome their challenges. She is committed to build confidence in the children, teenagers and young adults that she serves. Her kiddos walk away knowing that they matter, are valuable and are capable of doing hard things.