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Lauren Cave

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Lauren, a therapist who believes healing doesn't have to be heavy all the time. I specialize in supporting people through trauma, grief, anxiety, and the hard moments life throws at you. Using approaches like EMDR, TF-CBT, and expressive therapies, I work at your pace and adapt to what you actually need. My sessions are direct and warm, with room to ask questions and even laugh sometimes. If you're ready to do the work without feeling judged for how you show up, I'd love to connect.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative space where you can show up as your authentic self, without feeling judged or pressured to have everything figured out. My approach is warm, direct, and flexible, because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. I work alongside clients to better understand what is happening in their lives, identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and build practical tools for navigating challenges. I incorporate evidence-based approaches such as TF-CBT and EMDR, along with expressive and creative interventions, depending on each client’s unique needs and goals.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a conversation, not an assessment. I'll ask about what brought you in, what's been feeling hard lately, and what you're hoping therapy can do for you. By the end, you'll have a clear sense of what working together looks like and what's possible. Most clients leave feeling a little lighter, not because everything is solved yet, but because they've finally said it out loud to someone who gets it.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English