Lauren Jackson
To LIVE after Trauma and Grief was the smartest choice I've made Learning to LOVE as a Parent and Single Woman, feels freeing Having LIFE with Relational Purpose is a class all Its own After 40 years of life experience, 10 years of experience in field of mental health, 8 years as a Licensed Therapist, and continuing education as a doctoral student I have been able to create a program that eases the stigma of seeing a therapist. Through the recognition of new self-awareness, clients will work towards their goals through her directive and active guidance. She uses an integrative approach, encompassing Existential Theory with Gestalt techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychoanalytic techniques. Lauren’s professional experience stems from a background in inpatient psychiatry, non-profit organizations, and trauma-informed care in an emergency setting. Her interests include stress reduction, barriers experienced in single motherhood, early behavior intervention, child/parent conflict, family dynamics, interpersonal conflicts, personality disorders, work/life/career balance, and trauma. Lauren is dedicated to creating an environment that allows the client to be grounded in meaning to exist, to experience, to emerge or to become. She believes the therapeutic rapport and collaborative efforts in therapy will allow the clients to see inner wholeness.
First session
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, authenticity, and respect. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, your personal strengths, and the goals you hope to achieve. I also take time to understand your life experiences, relationships, cultural background, and any factors that may be impacting your emotional well-being. This session is not about having all the answers or sharing every detail of your story. You are welcome to move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My role is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we'll identify priorities for treatment, discuss what therapy may look like moving forward, and create a collaborative plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply seeking greater balance and self-awareness, you can expect to leave our first session feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer sense of the path ahead.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. I believe meaningful healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and compassion. My clients often appreciate that I balance empathy with accountability—I will support you through life's challenges while also encouraging you to recognize your strengths, challenge unhelpful patterns, and move toward lasting change. My approach stands out because I view each client through a holistic, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed lens. I recognize that our identities, lived experiences, family dynamics, relationships, and environments all shape our mental and emotional well-being. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, values, and goals. As a Black woman, mother, caregiver, and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work. I understand the pressures many people face while balancing multiple roles, navigating grief and life transitions, managing anxiety, healing from trauma, and striving to care for everyone else while neglecting themselves. My goal is to help you develop practical coping skills, deepen your self-awareness, strengthen your resilience, and create a life that feels aligned with who you are—not just who you've had to be. Clients can expect a collaborative, judgment-free environment where healing is intentional, growth is celebrated, and every session is centered around helping them feel empowered to live with greater confidence, peace, and emotional wellness.
Ideal clients
Couples, Families, Single Moms, and African American Population
Location
Virtual sessions