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Lauren MacPherson, LSCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
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About me

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.

Professional experience

15yrs in practice

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

License information

KS LSCSW LSCSW 4630

Reviews

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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

I have recently started working with Lauren. She makes me feel comfortable and helps me. I like working with her.

Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Lauren is a great listener an very supportive

Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 1 month

Lauren was great! I regularly use the visualization exercises that we did during a session during the workday. Thanks Lauren!

Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue