I'm Lauren David, a psychologist in private practice in Austin, TX. I started my own company at the beginning of 2023 so that I can offer a more specialized, individualized business for my clients. I have my PhD from Auburn University in Counseling Psychology, and specialize in working with eating disorders, relationships and sex therapy, identity exploration (including LGBTQ+ concerns), and graduate school/early career concerns.
I am a very warm and engaging therapist who is going to ask a lot of questions and have a dialogue with you rather than letting you talk into the void for the whole session with the occasional "hmm" and head nod. Theoretically, I take an integrated approach to use the therapy techniques and theory that will work best for the issues my clients come to me with. We focus on what you want to change and how to get there, usually with a lot of self-compassion to help motivate you.
My therapy room is a safe and affirming place for people of all identities and orientations. We are here to do the work and for me to be an empathetic, listening ear when needed. We'll set goals in our first session and periodically check in on our progress as we go. I can be a lifelong team member on your mental health journey or a short term, let's get through an issue, support.
