I am a clinically licensed social worker in the state of Kansas. I have a wide range of experience working with adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, and general changes in life. I am trained in EMDR therapy, CBT, and DBT and integrate aspects of those models into my clinical experience. I have worked in private practice, Air Force, prison, and in addictions.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, ADHD, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
KS LSCSW LSCSW 4630
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She's really kind and offers good points. Feels like I'm talking to a long known friend.
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
Always on time for sessions and listens very well and also provides good feedback if needed.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and adhd
A fantastic therapist and a great listener, couldn't recommend her enough.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Lauren is really helping me with my concerns and issues. She’s an asset to my recovery and daily functioning.
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
My first time having a therapist and I don't believe I could ask for a better one
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and grief
Lauren is an amazing friend and has helped me with her kindness and expertise on so many levels in my journey through a difficult phase. I am thoroughly thankful for her kindness and candidness which enabled me to achieve a lot of progress!
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, intimacy-related issues, grief, sleeping disorders, eating disorders, addictions, and compassion fatigue