Lauren O'Brien

Welcome! My name is Lauren O'Brien, LCSW, and I collaborate with clients seeking to overcome anxiety, shame, or self defeating behaviors, and helping them find safety, strength in themselves, and re-connection to what truly matters. This often includes addressing distorted thinking, shifting negative coping strategies, resolving relational challenges, exploring the roots of belief systems, and developing new, empowering narratives. I also have specialized training as a sex therapist.

I work with adults of all genders and orientations as they navigate:

• Anxiety and overwhelm
• Identity exploration and life transitions
• The impact of shame, stigma, or discrimination
• Sexual and erotic conflicts
• Compulsive behaviors
• Mens issues
• Disordered eating or body image concerns
• Relationship challenges

​I think therapy should be warm, insightful, and empowering; there can be laughter, tears, and a lot of big questions (and maybe swearing). If you're looking for a therapist who's super relational, authentic, attuned, and attachment-oriented, you're in the right place.

Finding a therapist you trust and feel comfortable with is the best predictor of the efficacy of therapy; if any of the above resonates, I’d love to chat with you and see if we might be a good fit.

I always start with a free consultation to answer questions and explore whether we might be a good match. In the first appointment, you'll share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We’ll work together to clarify how we can help you get there! I strive to create a safe, non pathologizing, and affirming space that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable. From there, we’ll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.