Psychosocial Counseling

We’re Here to Support You During the Difficult Moments

Dealing with a difficult diagnosis can be emotionally, socially, and financially stressful for both patients and their loved ones. For this reason, our Integrative Wellness Center offers a variety of in- and outpatient counseling services.

The Integrative Wellness Center is able to provide psychosocial counseling to individuals, couples, and families facing life-changing diagnoses, such as cancer. Whether these patients need help in processing their diagnosis or in coping with the physical and psychological aspects of treatment, our highly experienced staff is able to provide much-needed support and guidance.

Inpatient Services

For patients with more severe psychosocial needs, including those suffering from major psychiatric disorders, MarinHealth Medical Center has the largest inpatient community mental healthcare program in the area. We offer crisis intervention, evaluation, and treatment 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. In addition to psychiatric care, patients receive full medical services from a caring and committed Behavioral Health team.

Meet our Psychosocial Counselor

Lauren Brenner, LCSW, OSW-C, is an Oncology Social Worker supporting individuals and families going through cancer care at MarinHealth. Working in oncology field since 2012, Lauren has cultivated an understanding of the full scope of challenges that facing a cancer diagnosis can bring up. She is committed to providing compassionate counseling, psychosocial support, care navigation and resource linkage to patients across a spectrum of diagnoses. She enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with providers to center patients’ goals and experiences in their care.

Lauren joined MarinHealth having worked in both outpatient and hospital clinics in California, and has pursued advanced certification in Oncology Social Work. As part of a larger team of Social Workers and Patient Navigators at the Integrative Wellness Center, Lauren is honored to be part of the effort to help patients feel supported and empowered as they move through their care at MarinHealth. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, hiking on the coast and spending time with her family

Berry Foster, LCSW, is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered navigation and psychosocial support to individuals and families facing cancer diagnoses. She understands the emotional, physical, and practical challenges that can accompany a cancer diagnosis and is committed to helping each patient and family feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout their care journey.

Berry joins MarinHealth thanks to the support of the Parasol Family. Berry has over a decade of experience supporting patients and families through serious illness and crisis. Most recently, she served as a hospice social worker, providing comprehensive psychosocial support and care coordination for individuals navigating complex medical needs and end-of-life care. Her earlier work in crisis response strengthened her ability to remain calm under pressure, foster trust quickly, and advocate across systems to reduce barriers to care. During her graduate training at the VA’s Women’s Health Center, Berry’s early exposure to women-centered care sparked a lasting commitment to addressing women’s unique health challenges and advocacy needs—an influence that continues to guide her work in oncology navigation today.

Berry is honored to be part of the MarinHealth oncology navigation team and to support patients receiving oncology care with empathy and respect. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, road trips, and spending time with her friends, family and two cuddly pups.