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Lauryn Blandford

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Point32 Healthcare, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Trauma

Great to meet you!

I focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where you feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is relatable and validating, helping you feel comfortable and confident in our work together. I believe in empowering you by tapping into your strengths, offering a space where you can connect with yourself more deeply, and move toward the change you’re seeking. With understanding and connection, I aim to foster a relationship that supports your personal growth and healing at every step.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is client-centered and compassionate. It emphasizes creating a warm, supportive, and validating space where you feel understood and empowered. By building genuine connections, I help you feel comfortable and confident, allowing you to explore your challenges and strengths in a safe, relatable environment. I aim to guide you toward personal growth and healing through understanding, connection, and empowerment.

What you can expect from our first session

You can expect to walk away from sessions with a greater sense of empowerment, clarity, and self-understanding. You will likely feel more validated in your experiences, equipped with practical tools to manage challenges, and confident in your ability to navigate transitions or difficulties. Through the strong therapeutic connection, I hope you will gain a deeper awareness of your emotions, improved coping strategies, and a renewed sense of hope and resilience in your personal journey.


Lauryn's style is

Solution-oriented
Warm
Humorous

Insurance carriers Lauryn accepts

Aetna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Point32 Healthcare
United Healthcare

More about Lauryn

MS (Master of Science) at Salem State University
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger Management, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, and Behavior Modification