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Lauren South

Therapist(She/her)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a dedicated professional with a mission to empower individuals on the path to mental well-being. With a heart for holistic wellness and a passion for client-centered treatment, I bring compassion, expertise, and a deep understanding of mental health to my practice. I'm committed to empowering individuals facing a range of emotional and mental health challenges.

My approach to therapy

My practice is centered on supporting individuals in developing greater self-awareness, resilience, and balance in their lives. I work with clients to identify unhelpful patterns, explore the roots of challenges, and create new ways of thinking and responding that foster growth and healing. With a flexible and integrative approach, I tailor each session to the unique needs and goals of the individual, drawing from a variety of evidence-informed strategies to ensure therapy feels both practical and meaningful.

I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we work on building tools for managing emotions, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions with confidence. In addition, I provide support for clients seeking to process and integrate transformative or life-changing experiences, helping them translate insight into lasting personal growth.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave sessions with practical tools, deeper self-awareness, and a greater sense of empowerment to navigate life’s challenges. Together, we will work to identify and challenge unhelpful patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop skills for managing stress, relationships, and life transitions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at University of San Diego, BA (Bachelor of Arts)
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Management, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English