Hi, I’m a licensed therapist in New York with 15 years of professional experience. I offer trauma-informed therapy with a strong focus on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals. My approach is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and evidence-based practices that honor each person's lived experience. Whether you're navigating the impact of trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, or systemic oppression, I provide a safe and affirming space to heal and grow.
I specialize in working with complex trauma, including developmental and relational trauma, and integrate modalities such as EMDR, somatic awareness, and parts work to support deep, sustainable healing. As a queer-affirming therapist, I understand the unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ communities and strive to create a space where all identities are respected and celebrated.
Together, we’ll work toward reclaiming your sense of safety, agency, and connection—with yourself and others.
My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and rooted in creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and free from judgment. I believe in meeting you where you are and walking alongside you as you move toward growth and healing. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing mental health symptoms, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, we can work together to help you feel more grounded and empowered.
Therapy isn’t always easy—it takes courage to reach out and open up. But you don’t have to go through it alone. My role is to support you, help you gain clarity, and build the tools you need to lead a more fulfilling life.
If you are ready to take the next step, I am here with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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Lauren is a very proficient therapist. I felt comfortable with her from the beginning, and it is clear to tell she takes her sessions seriously. She provided and drew on relevant resources, guided conversations, and from Day 1, helped me connect deeper with what was going on in my own world. Would recommend her, and thank you!
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Lauren has been so helpful in my mental health journey. It's so hard to talk to people in my life about my issues but I feel like Lauren understands me.
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I can't recommend Lauren enough. From day one, I felt completely safe, supported, and seen. As a gay person, finding a therapist I could be 100% open with was so important. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and always brings practical tools to every session. You can tell she’s deeply studied and stays current, which I really value.
What sets her apart is how much she remembers—even things I forgot I mentioned. She truly listens, and that makes such a difference. Over the past year, I’ve made massive progress with my mental health, and I honestly feel like a different (and much kinder) person. I originally didn’t plan to stay in therapy this long, but the growth I’ve experienced with Lauren’s guidance has been so meaningful I want to continue.
She’s smart, funny, and just genuinely incredible. If you’re considering therapy, don’t think twice—Lauren is the one!
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lauren is extremely helpful and caring, Lauren listens carefully and is always looking to help, I really appreciate it!
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Lauren has helped me process and provide techniques that have been extremely beneficial as we work on my mental health issues. I would highly recommend Lauren to anyone seeking help and guidance.
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Lauren is patient, kind, undefstanding and trustworthy. She is devoted to making her patients feel comfortable and building a relationship based on trust, she is extremely helpful and insightful ❤️
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd