Meet Lauren
Therapist
Specialties:
Trauma
Life Transitions
Chronic Stress
Depression
Self-Esteem
Spiritual Abuse/Religious Deconstruction
Clients:
Adults (18+)
Education & Training:
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Central Florida, 2011
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lipscomb University, 2018
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, online course, 2018
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR), Presented by: Andrea Mills, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, Lipscomb University, 2018
EMDR Basic Training, Presented by: Alice Stricklin, LMFT, Personal Transformation Institute, 2019
Psychodrama Training at Onsite Workshops, Presented by: Mary Bellofatto, LMHC, NCC, CEDS, TEP, 2022
Psychodrama Institute at Onsite Workshops, Presented by: Lin Considine, LMHC, TEP and Paul Lesnik, LCSW, TEP, 2022
Therapeutic Spiral Model Training, Presented by: Kate Hudgins, PhD, TEP and Steven Durost, PhD, LCMHC, REAT, 2022
Psychodrama Institute at Onsite Workshops, Presented by: Lin Considine, LMHC, TEP and Paul Lesnik, LCSW, TEP, 2024
Fees/Insurance:
$130/hour
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tufts
Message to clients:
Do you struggle with anxious thoughts, a lack of motivation, or watching yourself fall into the same patterns over and over?
Chronic stress and hardship can leave us feeling stuck in loops we don’t know how to escape, destroy our sense of self-worth, and leave us questioning who we are. In my work with clients, I am passionate about walking alongside you as we explore these patterns and work together to find a path towards hope, healing, and authenticity.
My clients are primarily adult individuals who have experienced trauma, whether an isolated event, or a series of seemingly small events that have left a big impact over time. I also have a heart for working with clients who have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, life transitions, issues with identity and self-worth, and spiritual abuse or religious deconstruction.
Engaging our bodies in the healing process, even in small ways, can lead to deeper healing from the painful emotions and beliefs we’ve held and help us regain access to our most authentic selves. I have specialized training in trauma and predominantly utilize experiential and somatic modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Psychodrama in my therapeutic practice.
I also often incorporate mindfulness, expressive arts techniques, and sand tray therapy techniques. Because you are a whole, unique person, we will collaborate together to find the right therapeutic approach that resonates for you.
My clients have described me as warm, caring, steady, and genuine. It is my hope that, through our work together, you experience feeling more embodied, empowered, and compassionate with yourself and others. Whether you’re in a season of transition or pain, you want to more fully process your story, or you desire a deeper connection with your true self, I would be honored to join you.
