Nancy Lautenbach

LMHC
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About Me

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts and Hawaii and a registered expressive arts therapist with the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bi-polar), eating disorders and body image, self-esteem, career challenges, and grief and loss. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm, authentic, and engaging. I focus on treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while addressing issues of diversity. I maintain a person-centered, strengths-based approach utilizing cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and narrative counseling. I believe in the healing power of art and can incorporate creative activities into counseling sessions. My primary interest is in empowering women and girls to find their voice, accept their bodies, and reclaim their lives. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Eating disorders
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , LGBT , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture , Body Image , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 7

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LMHC #11452 (Expires: 2023-12-31)

LMHC #MHC-755 (Expires: 2023-06-30)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nancy Lautenbach. 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.

Written by M.A. on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Nancy for 2 months on issues concerning eating disorders

Nancy has been wonderful helping me work through my self-image and self-compassion issues.
I entered therapy with little hope of actually being able to change my continuous, negative self-talk dialogue and a strong dislike of my physical appearance, however I was matched with Nancy and she immediately knew how to help. We worked through multiple sessions of the Be Body Positive Model, which had me do introspective exercises and opened my eyes to why I was feeling this way. Nancy also gave me great suggestions to help me begin to change my ways of thinking.
After multiple sessions, I can honestly say I no longer have the continuous negative self talk like before, and I am learning to appreciate, and accept, my body for what it is. Nancy has given me tools to continue on this journey even after the formal program has finished, which I know I will continue to use!

Written by M.A. on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Nancy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Nancy is always willing to message with me between sessions if I need it, which is a huge relief and takes therapy to a whole new level! She and I have cultivated such a good working relationship and have a meaningful connection. I truly owe much of my progress this year to Nancy and her willingness to listen to my problems :)

Written by T.A. on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Nancy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Nancy makes it extremely comfortable to discuss difficult topics that have embarrassed me for years such as embracing my feminine sexuality and my desire for sexual connection. It’s freeing to be able to have a dialogue about this without feeling any judgment.

Written by M.A. on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Nancy has made such an impact on me since I started sessions with her nearly seven months ago. She's helped me focus on coping skills & working through what triggers my anxiety and depression; as well as extensive work on body positivity and self-esteem. She never fails to make me feel safe and comfortable during our sessions. Nancy, you are absolutely incredible!

Written by K.R. on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is fantastic and really help keep me accountable

Written by J.A. on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Nancy has been a great resource, and guide through the challenges that we discuss. She has been able to supply references that are useful for daily support, and meaningful guidance at a personal and spiritual level. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for self improvement.

Written by A.M. on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 4 months on issues concerning eating disorders

Nancy has allowed me to open up about topics that I felt really uncomfortable about discussing. She is clearly very knowledgeable and continues to broaden her understanding and skillset. She is empathic and supportive in a way that allows me to be honest and do this difficult work on my relationship with my body and with food. It really helps to be able to work with a feminist counselor. I can't thank her enough.

Written by A.U. on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

I am so incredibly grateful for my time with Nancy. I came to her on BetterHelp in one of the worst states I have been in and I am leaving the platform feeling like a new person. I gained the strength to leave my toxic work environment and I have the tools to head into a new job with healthy boundaries. I especially appreciated Nancy's background in art therapy. I highly recommend Nancy!

Written by N.I. on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

working with Nancy has been such a blessing, I have grown SO much thanks to her help and guidance! she was patient and skillful in giving me the necessary tools and insight i needed for helping me cope with my depression. she is extremely kind, caring, and attentive.

her passion for art helped us connect more and she was able to incorporate this into our sessions. i loved this aspect of our work and it gave me even more appreciation of our time together!

Written by R.O. on Jun 06, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

She has been very helpful in helping me deal with my abandonment issues

Written by K.A. on May 08, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Nancy is incredible! I'm so grateful to get to work with someone so intuitive, patient, and supportive. She's given me so many tools to reflect with that have already begun to improve my life.

Written by H.A. on Apr 24, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Nancy has been fantastic. She is a great active listener and I feel like I have a breakthrough each session whether it emotional or mental. I asked for specific methods of support (ex: I really like homework to work on week to week) and she has honored everything so easily. Her insight is always so gentle but profound. I’m grateful I was matched with Nancy and I look forward to our time together each week.

Written by P.A. on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Nancy got to know me and my concerns quite quickly. I think I helped her by writing quite a bit of my thinking in advance, which was from the heart expressions of my grief about losing my soulmate. Also some journal entries I had made to my soulmate. That all helped Nancy and I connect more immediately, and now she understands where I’m coming from and what I need.

Written by R.Y. on Mar 17, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

She is great. Has been helping me for the few sessions we’ve had.

Written by A.M. on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Nancy is incredibly kind, attentive and understanding. She is able to pick on the littlest details that end up becoming a main focus of conversation. She has introduced me to some great ideas for dealing with stress and anxiety. I feel the weight lifting off of me already! I look forward to every sessions and cannot wait to continue working with her.

Written by N.I. on Mar 11, 2021 after therapy with Nancy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder

Innovative, creative, and extremely helpful. Got to the heart of things very quickly. Compassionate and provides clear steps and actions to take towards wellness.

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