I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with over 7 years of experience working as a mental health professional. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, behavior, and parenting issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is laidback and conversational. I believe in creating safe and open spaces for people to be themselves and share their truth. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and attachment counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW17409
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Very fun and knowledgeable counselor. She is very easy to talk to and provides great advice
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 3 months
great therapist.. highly recommended
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Lauren has made my very first counseling experience memorable and productive. I learned a few things about myself that I will take with me after each session. She gives you a realistic viewpoint on things but she is sensitive to your concern. I like that our sessions are light hearted and funny at times too as I feel just as comfortable laughing with her and crying with her if I have to. I high recommend her services to anyone that is seeking an all around productive but not always so emotionally heavy counseling experience.
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes