Hello, my name is Lauren. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) in Kentucky. I also am nationally board certified in Art Therapy (ATR-BC). I have spent the past few years working for a non-profit community mental health organization providing therapy for people and families in need.
My approach to therapy is very person-centered and adaptable. I am a professional therapist, but you are the expert when it comes to your own life, and it is important that therapy be tailored based on each client's goals and needs in order to be as effective as possible. I am interested in helping people in a way that utilizes their unique strengths rather than focusing only on a diagnosis. The goal is to achieve a positive, healthy state, which does include overcoming difficulties, but is more than that.
I am also able to provide art therapy for those who are interested. Art therapy can be useful in cases where it is difficult to express something, or for figuring out how one feels about something. Additionally, the act of making art can be enjoyable and therapeutic in itself.
I believe that mental health is just one more part of overall health, and that seeking mental health care should be regarded as similar to receiving any other kind of health care.
Every person experiences times when extra help would be valuable, but not everyone seeks out that help. If you are considering therapy, even if you are hesitant, I encourage you to get in touch so that I can help you move in the direction of overall wellness.
Professional experience
5 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD, Body image, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lauren Oates. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lauren has been such a great listener and provided tailored guidance to help me! I appreciate her kindness!
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She is great. Has an open ear and gives great advice. She gives great ways to cope with things and ways to approach situations.
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I just love her. She has given me ways to cope and manage my insomnia and anxiety at bed time. Really really helps.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Lauren is a fantastic therapist and seems like a great person. I love talking to her!
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
It’s my first time trying therapy and Lauren has been the perfect guide for me. She is gentle, kind & open while being focused on helping me help myself. Therapy is good stuff! Thanks Lauren, talk soon!
Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and career difficulties
Lauren is professional, warm and kind. She is thorough in her introduction and creating a therapeutic environment online. I appreciate her ability to give homework that is supportive to my goals and feedback that is constructive.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She really listens! She helps you find the answers and gives feedback when it’s needed. Super helpful and gracious.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shes awesome as heck
Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I love Lauren so much.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Very good. Talk about her to my friends because she helps me so much
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I believe Lauren Oates is a great consular
Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Lauren for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
I like Lauren. She is helpful
Written on May 19, 2021 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
This was my first time trying therapy. Lauren has been a dream to work with. She asks several questions, listens and offers a wide variety of exercises and best practices to make sure my individual needs are met. 10/10 would counsel.
Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Lauren is a very understanding person. She is calm and comforting and explains things to me in a way that is easy for me to understand. She also puts things into perspective without being super invasive or too pushy. I am very grateful for her.
Written on Aug 05, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks
She is very sweet, and makes the environment a safe place. She is gentle to not force things out but to just guide to that vulnerable state when ready. Overall very satisfied with Lauren. Thankful for her.
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lauren is patient and understanding. She makes me feel at ease with anything I have running through my mind.
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Lauren is great. She listens and understands, provides techniques and is comforting.
Written on May 10, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lauren has been very communicative, understanding, and helpful. I'm so very glad I chose Betterhelp.
Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
I love Lauren so much! She has already helped me greatly in the short time I’ve known her.
Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s awesome. Listens to me and my situations and helps me. She also is very aware that people are not all the same and wants me to let her know if something doesn’t work for me and that she will change it immediately
Written on Mar 24, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Lauren is absolutely great!! She is a great listener and a fantastic guide. I highly recommend her to anyone that also appreciates a free spirited counselor. She makes herself very available to communicate and has not disappointed in her attentiveness.
Written on Mar 07, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a very understanding women and does her job very well.
Written on Feb 29, 2020 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Lauren is great! I feel very comfortable working with her! So far she has been super helpful and it is a great feeling to know she’s in my corner.
Written on Nov 23, 2019 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Lauren is very knowledgeable in the field and can give a fresh take on virtually any topic. She has good availability, responds quickly, and most importantly listens to what you're saying without judgment.
Written on Oct 03, 2019 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
Lauren is kind and patient' she listens and let's me change focus as needed. She has been very supportive as my primary goals have changed and been readily available via phone, chat, and conferencing.
Written on Sep 26, 2019 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Lauren is a very lovely woman. She is very timely in responding to me and is very down to earth. It feels a lot like I'm talking to a close friend or older sister, but one that has much better advice for me. She lets me feel in control of our sessions but knows when to speak up and steer me a little. She's the best therapist I've had.
Written on Sep 19, 2019 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Lauren is absolutely amazing.
Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Lauren really listens and I never feel like a topic is skipped over or rushed through. She also doesn’t take any of my thoughts on what I think is going on with me as nonsense. She has a lot of helpful worksheets to help along the way as well.
Written on May 03, 2019 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
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