Hello I'm Lauren, It's nice to meet you. I am a Licensed Professional Counsellor in West Virginia with over 10 years of professional work experience both in the U.S and in the U.K. I'm from England originally but live and work in Ohio now since 2018. I trained in the UK first and practiced for a few years as a bereavement counselor and a general therapist. I decided to get my Masters in counseling from West Virginia University and have a dual masters in Clinical Mental Health and School counselling. I worked as a School Counselor for a few years in WV, before moving back towards working with adult clients.
I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Developmental Trauma, Children and Young people, ADHD, LGBTQIAA+ issues, Family Conflicts, Substance abuse disorders, Suicide and Self Harm, Trauma and Abuse, & coping with Grief and Loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our time and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I look forward to meeting with you soon!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
WV LPC 2592
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Lauren is a very thoughtful and uplifting person. She really makes an effort in understanding who you are and the challenges you are going through. I am thankful to have her as my therapist!
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love Lauren! We have a lot in common so she understands my problems and is so easy to talk to!
Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
I feel very comfortable with her after just a few sessions. She seems very personable which I like.
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I appreciate Lauren’s knowledge and expertise. She is very patient and understanding as well.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has helped me through so much in my life. I am grateful to have Lauren as my therapist.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lauren is an amazing therapist. Right away, she had the sensitivity to understand what my issue was.
Proactive, she gives good worksheets that helps to heal. Also, she's a perfect listener. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders