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Lauren Abasheva
(She/Her)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
California, Indiana, and Kentucky

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Family Issues, Identity Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Lauren Abasheva is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Kink-Knowledgeable, Gender affirming, Trauma Therapist. She understand that we are all different and provides a laid-back atmosphere. Focuses on helping others build an understanding about themselves, their identity, relationships, spiritual relationships, and their relationship with sex. Understand their trauma whether that be physical, mental, sexual, spiritual, etc. She Strives to support, encourage, and empower you.

A bit about my approach to therapy

EMDR, ART, Expressive Art Therapy, Sex Therapy

I view mental health as important as physical health. When an injury/illness occurs, seeking professional intervention, guidance, and support can improve overall wellness. Depending on your physical environment, social circle, culture, religion, heredity, and experiences. Life can look limited. Let's continue to stay curious. There are options out there that do align with you and your values. Let's work together in a healthier and happier you.

What you can expect from our first session

First session will be all about the assessment and goals for therapy.

It's important to set the goal for each session, while reviewing the issues and concerns from the previous session. It is also important to set the expectations. Therapy will focus on developing the tools that help you accomplish your goals little by little. While adding on/taking away depending on trial and error.


Lauren's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Direct

Insurance carriers Lauren accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Lauren

BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Lindsey Wilson College
License type: LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California, Kentucky), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Indiana)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Art Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Gestalt, Jungian, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Relational, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)