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. With more than 13 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.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session I will review your intake information and may ask additional follow up questions. The initial intake session is more directive then subsequent sessions as I need to get to know you and your worldview. If we choose to work together, we will then review your goals for treatment and develop an initial plan of care

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

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.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Adults ages 18-64 experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, codependency, substance misuse and abuse, relationship/interpersonal problems, grief and loss

About Lauren J. Brunner

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