Black and white image of two hands reaching towards a bright light source.

A holistic approach grounded in the core principles of Relate, Embody, and Create, REC SPACE is a collaborative process of intentional re-creation, designed to help you access and live from your fullest, most authentic self.

Through Relationship, we uncover and explore the patterns that shape your connection to self, others, and the world—bringing clarity to what beliefs are operating just below the surface.

Through Embodiment, we integrate awareness into action, aligning mind, body, and presence so that transformation becomes something you feel, not just think about.

Through Creativity, we engage in emergent play and intentional experimentation—making space for new ways of being to arise naturally and with joy.

REC SPACE doesn’t just offer insight—it provides a dynamic space to experience your potential, moving beyond perceived limitations and into a life of deeper connection, authenticity, and flow.

ReC Space

FACILITATOR & Founder

Lauren Ziel, LCSW

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long hair wearing a ruffled blouse.

Therapist | Coach | Movement Trainer | Educator | Consultant

Facilitating others’ self-exploration is a true honor and I hold a deep respect for the trust clients place in me. I approach this work from a state of playfulness, meeting others with presence, humility, curiosity, intuition, and humor. I prioritize understanding over knowing and aim to co-create a safe space for clients to explore their inner world.

My style is warm yet direct, helping clients uncover patterns that contribute to their suffering. My goal is to bring unconscious dynamics into awareness and empower clients to meet all aspects of themselves with grace — as I believe this is where meaningful & lasting change happens.

I also believe the body holds deep, unspoken wisdom—truths that can only be felt rather than spoken. My work integrates somatic approaches to help clients tune into their body’s messages while honing their mind’s strength to skillfully interpret them. Although I tailor methods to each individual, my practice is rooted in psychodynamic, relational, contemplative, and somatic models, and draws heavily on advances in interpersonal neuroscience, the Hakomi method and Internal Family Systems (parts work).

Through this work, clients cultivate a stronger relationship to all parts of themselves — taking leadership and agency over their life. And when we have a safe-base within ourselves, we can be more open to exploring the vast unknown around us. So on a broader level, I see personal transformation as a catalyst for greater empathy & connection to others and impact meaningful social change needed in these times.

Occidental College

BA in Psychology

Magna Cum Laude & Phi Beta Kappa

Performance & positive psychology, creative writing, & expressive arts.

University of Southern California

Masters in Social Work

Dean’s List Honors

Health & social psychology, behavior change & motivation

  • Nerding out around the intersections of science, philosophy, and mysticism.

  • All things movement: running/hiking, strength training, yoga/pilates, Animal Flow, dancing

  • Writing, drawing, & painting

  • Animal conservation & contemplative studies

How  I  Play:

clay wheel with child and adult hands making pottery

“We’re not on a journey to save the world but to save ourselves. But in doing that you save the world. The influence of a vital person vitalizes”

-Joseph Campbell