

Headway connects New Hartford residents with Aetna-covered mental health providers for flexible, affordable care. Access 8,457 providers across the region with typical copays near $30, and many offer free initial consultations to help you find the right fit for your needs.
I am a clinician with several years of experience in addiction, depression, grief, bereavement, ACOA issues. My approach to treatment is direct but gentle encouragement to help a client deal with their feelings and make changes that are beneficial for them. My dynamic is serious but also humorous. I truly believe that in some cases laughter is the best medicine. I accept clients ages 25+.
My approach blends psychodynamic therapy — exploring how our past shapes who we are — with cognitive behavioral techniques that help you shift patterns and take back control of your thoughts and choices. I meet clients where they are, offering a space of respect, understanding, and real conversation.
If you’re ready to start doing the work — to heal, to grow, and to reclaim your power — I’d be honored to walk beside you.
“I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also much more than that. So are we all.” — James Baldwin
I am a licensed social worker with over twenty years of experience supporting children, individuals, and families. My professional background includes working in diverse settings such as outpatient community mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and educational environments. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from SUNY Stony Brook and a post-graduate certificate from the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and providing guidance during life transitions. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.
I am empathic, non-judgmental, actively listen ,supportive
Hi, I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor–Diagnostic (LMHC-D) and CASAC with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality concerns, substance use, and life stress. My approach is warm, supportive, and practical. I use tools from CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help you better understand yourself and make real, lasting changes. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to move forward.
Welcome! If you’re here, you’ve already taken an important step toward understanding yourself and creating meaningful change. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I’ve worked with diverse individuals navigating complex personal and relational challenges.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who may appear to have everything together externally, yet internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by anxiety, life transitions, trauma, chronic illness, or loss. I aim to create a space where you can show up as your full, authentic self without judgment.
I’m Lauren, an LCSW with experience supporting clients through anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and major life changes. I’m friendly, down-to-earth, and work in a way that helps you feel comfortable and heard. Together, we’ll focus on learning new skills, understanding patterns, and creating space for growth at your own pace.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.