LCSW, 16 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Do you long for balance amid this chaotic world? Do you struggle in managing your relationships, work, and emotional and/or physical health? My approach cultivates empowerment through compassionate support. I begin by learning about you and your worldview. I believe that you are the expert of your life and that within you, resides the inherent capacity to find your way through the most difficult of circumstances. It is my perspective that we often just need a bit of assistance in cultivating that path. My role as a therapist is to help facilitate the growth and change process by developing a relationship in the context of a nurturing and supportive environment. I received my Bachelor of Science from the Pennsylvania State University in 2010 where I focused my studies on human development across the lifespan. My master’s degree in clinical social work was obtained from The Ohio State University in 2012 where I graduated with high honors. With more than 15 years of extensive career experience as a psychotherapist and in the field of behavioral health, I have come to one solid conclusion: The path toward healing is not so much about becoming anything. Often, it is about unbecoming everything that isn’t you, so that you can be who you were truly meant to be in the first place.
In our first session I will review your intake information and ask additional follow up questions. When intake information is complete, this helps us dive right in. It is expected that potential clients be thoughtful and honest in their responses. The initial intake session is often more directive than subsequent sessions, which will become self-directed, in terms of content and structure. If we choose to work together, we will review your goals for treatment and develop an initial plan of care together.
While I work with clients on a variety of issues, my specialization is in treating chronic and complex PTSD through a somatic and attachment-focused lens. I have received specialized and niche training in EMDR, DBT, and the Unified Protocol (UP) for transdiagnostic disorders. I believe in a holistic path to wellness that incorporates a variety of techniques (mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, EFT tapping, breath work) to help you heal. I find this integrative approach translates well when working with those who have a history of substance abuse but feel their Recovery needs a specialized approach. While I can find great value in 12-step facilitation, I believe the Recovery community is woefully in need of trauma providers who are skilled in integrating alternative recovery models within a trauma-informed perspective. Here, I incorporate the underpinnings of secular Buddhism to reinforce models of care that are based on the development of insight, mindful awareness, deep compassion, and radical acceptance. This is the work of emotional sobriety.
Adults ages 18-64 experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, codependency, substance misuse and abuse, relationship/interpersonal problems, grief and loss. I work best with individuals that are committed to their own process of evolution. This includes demonstrable consistency in attendance and treatment engagement. In an effort to accommodate busy professionals, I provide flexible weekend/evening scheduling options. Evening appointments are held Sunday- Tuesday and daylight appointment hours Wednesday-Friday. Weekend and evening availability is limited and not guaranteed. Repeated rescheduling or cancellations of therapy sessions are grounds for termination. In-person and virtual options are available and designed to provide flexibility in maintaining treatment consistency. 8/2025: ** Accepting new patients for daylight openings only**
3 ratings with written reviews
July 19, 2025
I just completed my first session with Lauren and am grateful to have found someone who seems to genuinely care how about helping people rise above whatever it is, that is holding them down. Look forward to meeting with her again so I can begin to turn my many failures in life into wins, and perhaps someday be eble to encourage others who are also struggling along the way.
May 2, 2025
I’ve had a great experience so far! Choosing to start therapy was a big step for me and right from the beginning I knew I made the right choice. She’s very easy to talk to and she makes things make sense for me!
January 27, 2025
Really great first session. I felt immediately comfortable and willing to open up without feeling judged or insecure.
Somatic experiencing work is tied to mindfully based skills derived from DBT modules in distress tolerance and emotional regulation. My style is integrated and with the understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the development of our personal growth and empowered recovery.
I specialize in treating adults with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, relationship problems and/or comorbid substance use disorders. My approach is integrated as I am skilled in multiple treatment models including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement therapy. Together, we will come up with a plan of care that will be personalized to meet your individual treatment goals.