I know asking for help is not always the easiest thing to do and I seek to honor the effort it takes to stretch, grow, change and open yourself up in order to reach out. I love working with families, couples and individuals alike. I am a well seasoned therapist with over 25 years of experience helping others with many and varied challenges in their lives. As a Family Therapist, I believe life is all about relationships and connection and this gives me a unique and valuable perspective most individual therapists may not have. I have experience helping people recover from trauma, deal with grief and loss and restore broken relationships. I specialize in helping clients work toward life balance, working from wherever they are to get them to wherever they want to be. I am authentic, non-judgmental, honest, hilarious (or at least I think I am), and look forward to helping you on your journey.
I will be available to work with you on Monday through Friday (I take Saturdays and Sundays off) via live chat, asynchronous texting, phone or video. I often live and travel in my small motorhome in the West and Southwest so my time zone may be a bit different than yours, which can be an advantage. I grew up in California (please don't hold that against me as I left as soon as I could) and I have lived in WI, UT, AZ, GA and Alaska (at the Top of the World in Barrow).
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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GA LMFT MFT001099
Reviews
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Ms. Kelly has been amazing for me. She’s gentle when needed and firmer when needed. Very consistent and clear communication. I find myself asking WWLKS - What would Lauren Kelly say - when I am in a difficult situation. This has been exactly what I needed.
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I appreciate her positive feedback.
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Lauren does a great job with explaining ways to help and is always available when needed
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is amazing! Very insightful and a calming, yet direct presence. After a couple sessions she has already helped me to unpack and understand some lifelong struggles. Definitely recommend a session with her!
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Lauren is the most personable, easy to talk to, counselor I’ve ever met. 10/10
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Lauren is amazing. Super empathetic and experienced; she knows how to deliver her messages with care but also knows how to tell it to you straight if need be.
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with Lauren for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is very kind, upfront, and knowledgeable with a very beautiful heart. I'm Greatful for her
Written on Dec 23, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really like Lauren and appreciate her therapy style. She lets me talk and vent exactly the way I need to. And then gets me thinking in a different way or see a different perspective. She gives good, thoughtful advice but is also honest with me. She will tell me if something is wrong or if a behavior could be better in a constructive way, and she offers simple solutions. I have benefited a lot from talking with her, and I’m not even someone that has mental health struggles. I just want to be able to talk through things and she has been perfect. I look forward to continuing.
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lauren has been my therapist for a couple years now and has helped me navigate all the challenges along the way, from family changes to a critical health journey. Her experience and background is foundational to her success. I appreciate having such a professional therapist in an online platform.
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Highly recommend 10/10. Helps me think through items I haven’t thought about in her way. And opens my mind to how to grow.
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 7 months on issues concerning parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Lauren is knowledgeable, understanding and wise. She is one of the best/most effective therapists I’ve ever met with.
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd
Lauren is a patient and skillful listener, and offers constructive steps towards solutions to problems. She's very supportive, and I usually find myself feeling a lot better after a weekly session. She is very good at helping me see what's possible, and guiding me back on track toward my goals.
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders
Lauren is incredibly competent and intelligent, and leverages kindness with a touch of humor to help provide meaningful attention.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management
I am a facts-based, goal-oriented sort of person, and Lauren made it easy to work on targeted aspects of my life where I needed help. She had great mnemonics I could lean on when ruminating about sources of emotional struggle, and explained healthy boundaries to me in a way that was respectful and clear and has impacted how I interact with those I care about. I would always leave our sessions with fresh perspectives.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Lauren is real. So it makes me comfortable. I have not felt judged or been criticized. She sets goals that are attainable by me and listens. Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
My experience with Lauren has been great! She was easy to talk to right away and I knew we were a good match. She gently guides me to see a different perspective and allows me to make decisions. I have learned so much about myself. She encourages me to keep doing the work, even when it is hard, uncomfortable and scary at times. I genuinely enjoy our sessions and look forward to our next meeting.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Lauren is a great human being All around. She’s there when I need her and even when I think I don’t, She is expert in her field, Offers Me a safe place To go to anytime in Need
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lauren is kind, encouraging, and an incredible listener. She is a safe place to process past trauma, and I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 07, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Lauren has been very understanding of my situation and gives me and my boyfriend exercises that are very helpful and will be beneficial to my therapy. I feel that with her assistance I'll be able to overcome the trauma in my past and become a more open and trusting person as well as deepen the relationship with my boyfriend.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Lauren has been very helpful so far during our sessions. She always gives me something to think about and work on that is applicable to our conversations and what I am going through. She has been very flexible and understanding with my schedule, needs and concerns. She is a great listener and has applied her knowledge and expertise to the situations I have brought forth to her. I appreciate her time and wisdom a lot.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lauren does a great job of meeting me where I’m at and helping me grow and give me confidence and strength in creating boundaries.
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Lauren has been an instrumental part of my healing over the last couple of years. She listens to where I’m at each week and offers insights, questions, and understanding to help me process through my situation and move into a healthier mindset and state of living. She’s given me tools to assess, challenge, and grow in many areas, and has always been a safe place for me to process.
She is kind, an attentive listener, a challenger in the best ways, and always honest — even when I have a hard time being honest with myself.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Excellent
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Lauren is Great! I’ve never done therapy before so I wasn’t sure what to expect but she’s been a great guide through the whole process and helped me build the tools to get back to being me!
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mrs .Lauren Kelly has to be one of the best. I immediately knew our first session, that she was going to be it for me. She just gets it. No pressure No judgement. Only honest and open communication and a listening ear. I recommend her highly. Thank you! (:
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lauren has coached me through one of the most difficult times in my life, and I’ve never felt so seen, supported, encouraged, and empowered by another therapist before. I feel SO much healthier after having all of our sessions, and just feel so comforted knowing that I have a support system. She actively listens, asks poignant questions, keeps things lighthearted, and gives me tools to think about at the end of each session, so I’m always working towards unlearning old/toxic habits or learning new/healthier ones. I’m so thankful for Lauren, and seriously couldn’t ask for a better human being/therapist in my life. I’m deeply grateful I stumbled across her profile on BetterHelp, and reached out for help!
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She has helped me to overcome my challenges.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Lauren has helped me work through some tough stuff. Our interactions are always professional and productive. She is kind and compassionate while helping me work through areas that I have flawed thought processes. I very much appreciate the work we have done and the tools that I am gaining. I appreciate that her goal is to send my on my way with tools in my belt to carry forward into the rest of my life. She continues to make herself available as needed. I also appreciate the safety net.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She is the best! Felt very comfortable speaking with her. She’s deeply Respectful, follows up on you and really cares about your well being. She empowers you as an individual to be connected to and understand yourself so that you can be in charge of your mental health and wellness.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lauren is best! Shes funny and easy to talk to and she gives great advice. Challenges me in a good way. 10 out of 10 easily.
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and compassion fatigue
She has been amazing
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lauren is a good listener and helps me with insight that I have skirted around on my own. She helped me focus on some root issues that have helped me cope oh so much better!
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
I have been working with Lauren for over a year . During the course of my time with Lauren she has been a teacher , and mentor in giving me the tools to step into who I am and drop the shame . I am so grateful for the guidance to work through the struggles .
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lauren wants to help you as much as you need it
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Lauren has been a large part of my mental health journey over the last year plus.
Creative, isn’t judgmental, great at helping me see the possibilities.
Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lauren is a great listener and offers very practical sound counsel. She seems to have extensive expertise in the areas I need help in! She also follows up with me on my decisions, which is very helpful to me!
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
The only reason I wouldn’t recommend Lauren Kelly to a friend is that I wouldn’t want to share her time with more people! Lol
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
The sessions with Lauren are very productive and help me greatly. Lauren makes me feel that she is always available to help between the current and next session . Every week, I look forward to the next session. Lauren helps me understand that the strength I am looking for to carry on is in me. Every session is opportunity for me to get the tools I need to reach that inner strength.
I greatly appreciate the work that she is doing with me in the process.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Ms Kelly is amazing!! I have loved conversing with her and honestly enjoyed her helping with me. I was expecting to be a little uneasy with changing myself and learning but she’s been such a great therapist and teacher that I’ve changed myself for the better and been so incredibly happy. She’s helped me with my anxiety and my current life issues, I couldn’t be more happy.
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Lauren is able to give me ideas and ways to overcome my issues thar concern me
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
So far I’m having a pretty good experience. I have found therapy with Lauren very meaningful . I am going through a roller coaster of things and she is great at jumping around and responding to my chapter book messages . She also goes out of her way to reach out .. even though I know she’s doing her job , people that come to this need to feel cared for and I feel that with gestures like that .. highly recommend!
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kind and open to listening to my needs
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lauren has been my life line, an anchor, who listens and helps me navigate life, without judgement. She helps me see more clearly, checks in on me, and is truly concerned for my growth and healing. She guides me with practical counsel that I can carry and apply throughout my days. I am grateful for her guidance, support and care!
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
It is such a relief just having a compassionate therapist to lean on. I feel free to express myself openly. I respect her guidance. Her education and experience are very important to me. I’m enjoying this journey with her. I needed her so much and am hopeful to not need her so much as we continue our conversations and I heal.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse
Lauren has been a great therapist for me over the last 5 months. I feel comfortable talking to her, she remembers the details in between sessions and has really helped me understand my thought process and take control of my mental health. She's also provided me with some useful tools to work with when I'm not feeling so great. We typically speak weekly and it's been invaluable.
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lauren is empathetic without judging. She makes you feel very comfortable and checks in periodically. She provides tactics to help instead of just being a listening ear. It’s clear that helping others is in her DNA. And she laughs at my jokes sometimes.. bonus is that her laugh is genuine.
Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I am so grateful for this, I just wish it wasn't so expensive.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 6 months
Lauren Kelly is fantastic! She really listens to all of needs and concerns, and then comes up with a game plan on how to execute it. Lauren often checks in on my during sessions, which I think is super awesome and courteous. She shows genuine concern and care for me. I really appreciate you, Lauren Kelly!
Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Lauren has a very good way of putting things into perspective and bringing my ideas back around full circle when ever I tend to go off on tangents. She has a very patient nature and she checks in with me!
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have really enjoyed working with Lauren! She is easy going and laughs at the right times with me. I love her open nature and advice she has given me to get through this tough time.
Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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