Our Team

Dr. Lauren Costine, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is the Clinical Director and co-founder of Awaken Therapy Center. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and has been practicing in Los Angeles for over 20 years. Through her experience, Dr. Lauren has learned that digging into the hidden, unconscious parts of oneself and bringing them to the forefront of our awareness has a transformative impact on our ability to manage the intricacies and challenges of life. She believes that through developing this self-awareness, we can access the avenues that lead us towards greater inner peace joy. The everyday challenges of being human often hold too much power over our self image, our relationships, and our ability to pursue our dreams. In tackling issues like trauma, family trouble, toxic societal messages, misogyny, internal and external homophobia, racism, etc., we can orient ourselves towards these paths of progress, and free ourselves from the limitations that have been weighing us down. The kind of therapy that Dr. Lauren practices has resulted in her patients seeing tangible changes in their lives: things like stronger sense-of-self, healthier relationships, sustainable coping mechanisms, more enjoyable parenting, and higher career satisfaction. When self-care becomes a way of life, we find ourselves as more balanced individuals with a firmer grasp on our life's meaning and purpose. As a therapist, Dr. Lauren finds it incredibly fascinating, inspiring, and rewarding to support individuals through this process. PSY22916

Dr. Diana Ketterman is a Psychological Assistant at Awaken Therapy Center under the Supervision of Dr. Lauren Costine. She received her PhD from UC Riverside, and has been practicing for over 38 years as a School Psychologist before training to become a Clinical Psychologist. Dr. K believes that speaking with a nonjudgmental, caring, and interactive psychologist is key to feeling better about the challenges and difficulties people face in their lives. She enjoys working collaboratively with all ages. Using kind, honest feedback and a soft touch of humor, Dr. K creates a supportive and comfortable environment for her patients. As a team, she works with the individual to meet them where they need help, using a combination of evidence-based counseling methods and life coaching tools to work through various issues. She believes that anyone has the potential to achieve their life goals: through developing inner wisdom, we can heal, confront our challenges and limitations, and access greater happiness and success. Dr. K does psych assessments for learning/emotional disabilities, ADHD, ASD-autism spectrum and personality traits. As a family success coach, she uses effective strategies to guide parents and individuals with academic and behavioral challenges, and can work as a team with other mental health professionals, teachers, and agencies to support individual and familial goals. Psychological Assistant #94024096