LMFT, 5 years of experience
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas, bringing over five years of professional experience to my practice. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Lutheran University in 2010, followed by a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University in Dallas, Texas, completed in May 2021. Dedicated to supporting individuals and families, I am committed to fostering meaningful connections and promoting emotional well-being. Outside of my professional life, I cherish spending quality time with my family and our three dogs, Dottie, Minnie, and Annie. My personal interests include enjoying films with my husband—particularly Star Wars and Lord of the Rings—reading, singing and dancing in the car with my son, and telling corny joke.
In our initial session, I begin by introducing myself, sharing my professional background as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as my personal approach to therapy. This introduction helps establish a foundation for our work together. I outline my therapeutic philosophy, which is rooted in systemic and relational approaches, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and empowerment to support clients in achieving their goals. I explain the types of therapeutic modalities I may draw upon, such as solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, or cognitive-behavioral techniques, tailoring my approach to the unique needs of each client. We will thoroughly review essential aspects of the therapeutic process, including confidentiality, its importance, and its limitations, such as mandatory reporting requirements or situations involving harm to self or others. I also discuss potential risks associated with therapy, such as experiencing uncomfortable emotions or navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, to ensure clients are fully informed. My aim is to provide clear, transparent information to foster trust and informed consent. I prioritize creating ample time for clients to ask questions, voice concerns, or share any apprehensions about the therapeutic process. This open dialogue is critical to building a strong therapeutic alliance. My primary goal is to cultivate a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. I strive to create a space that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, allowing for vulnerability and growth. The remainder of the session is dedicated to exploring the client’s reasons for seeking therapy. I listen attentively to their narrative, allowing them to share their story at their own pace. Through thoughtful, clarifying questions, I seek to understand their experiences, challenges, and aspirations, meeting them where they are in their journey. This process helps identify their goals for therapy and lays the groundwork for collaboratively developing a personalized plan to address their needs. My approach is client-centered, ensuring that their voice and perspective guide our work together.
I find great fulfillment in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my practice, I have had the privilege of engaging with clients who bring a wide array of unique experiences and perspectives. Regardless of our differences, I believe there is always a point of connection—whether through shared humanity, lived experiences, or mutual aspirations. It is an honor to be entrusted with a window into my clients’ lives, including their challenges and triumphs. I am deeply committed to fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships, approaching each session with empathy, respect, and gratitude for the opportunity to support my clients on their journey.
I have experience in working with children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families as they work through issues of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, behavioral challenges, and enhancing parental skills. I view therapy as an empowering process that provides people with opportunities to learn about themselves, make changes, and live the story they want to live. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I approach counseling as a journey towards something better. My goal is to create a safe, accepting, positive environment where people can explore their story as I walk beside them as a partner through their therapeutic experience.
Everyone has a story about their life. This story is formed through what people tell themselves, what others tell them, and what society tells them. In Narrative work, we identify the client's story, process through it, and determine whether this story fits how they want to live their life. From there, we work together to put goals in place along with coping strategies to help them achieve their ideal story.
Integrating a person's Christian beliefs into counseling can be helpful in many ways including building support systems, creating and maintaining hope, and giving access to more coping skills. A person could also be more invested in personal growth and work when their beliefs are involved.
CBT work is a straight-forward, effective method that involves identifying a client's core beliefs related to the problems or struggles they are experiencing, working together to find the truth, and setting goals that would alter the client's core beliefs to match the truth.
Integrating a person's faith into counseling can be helpful in many ways including building support systems, creating and maintaining hope, and giving access to more coping skills. A person could also be more invested in personal growth and work when their beliefs are involved.
I incorporate Narrative work into Couples Counseling by determining each person's story within the relationship and working together to build a united story that both people can agree on, support, and work toward.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 19, 2025
Ms. Lauren has been phenomenal for our family we have been with her for years. She is the best of the best!
May 12, 2025
I’ve been seeing Lauren for a long time now, and I truly can’t imagine my journey without her. From the very beginning, I felt safe, seen, and understood often without even needing to explain myself. Her support has been steady through all of life’s ups and downs, and I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, clearer. She creates a space where I can be completely honest without fear of judgment, and she offers thoughtful insights that have helped me grow.
March 22, 2025
We talked about building trust, telling my story, and learning to separate who I am from what I’ve been carrying. I appreciated that the space felt open and judgment-free, even if I didn’t have all the answers. There was a sense that I didn’t have to pretend or minimize, just show up honestly.