LCSW, 10 years of experience
Hate Atlanta traffic? I offer virtual therapy from the comfort of your home. "Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals." -Pema Chodron Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or hurt from past wounds? Are you just ready to "feel better"? Hi my name is Lauren Manning, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients. Together we will explore difficult emotions and develop the skills to make positive changes in your life. My goal is to ultimately "work myself out of a job" by teaching you practical, evidence-based skills that you can use during our time together and beyond. Let's begin healing.
We'll start with brief introductions and move to identifying what brings you to therapy. By the end of the session, we'll have an idea of our "road map" and what you plan to get out of therapy.
Having worked in both large and small clinical environments, I have a unique set of skills. I strive to make therapy comfortable and collaborative. You are the expert of your life, and it is my job to gently guide you.
I love working with clients who seeking therapy for the first time or who are ready to continue their growth journey. Anxiety, grief, and life transitions are my areas of specialty. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their current situations.
CBT is the "gold standard" for anxiety and depression based mental health challenges. We will work together to become more aware of and challenge negative/dysfunctional thinking patterns
DBT is highly effective for clients who have experienced trauma. We will work together to build distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Motivational interviewing is a highly effective model that encourages building upon a client's strengths.