Lauren is a 2023 Graduate of the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. She also holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from New York University. Lauren has experience working with individuals in abusive relationships at the ALIVE crisis line. She also holds a unique perspective on this subject as she spent time working with individuals on the sex offender registry.
Lauren holds a deep respect for multicultural and neurodiverse experiences from both personal and professional experiences. She worked on a research team validating a music therapy engagement scale for those with neurodiverse individuals, stroke victims, and individuals navigating grief and traumatic experiences. Lauren enjoys working with individuals from all cognitive and cultural backgrounds. In her experience as an individual therapist, she helped adults of all ages navigate life transitions, trauma, and relationships.
Lauren’s approach stems from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) based approaches. She is rooted in mindfulness-based work and acceptance of your true self. In her current role as a behavioral health intake therapist for inpatient psychiatry, she is exposed to a vast array of mental health-related issues. She works with individuals who have experienced an acute crisis and assesses their fit for inpatient behavioral health.
The first therapy session is all about getting to know one another and creating a space where you feel comfortable, heard, and supported. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you're hoping to gain from our work together and any goals you may have. There is no pressure to share everything at once- we will move at your pace.
