Whether you’re looking for empathy, honest feedback, or a fresh perspective, Lauren provides a balanced approach to support your transformation. By integrating insights from various therapeutic perspectives and approaches, Lauren ensures your work together is meaningful, personalized, and focused on your goals.
Lauren at a glance:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with
- Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Clients seek Lauren out to help with:
- Processing deep or recessed trauma
- Rebuilding after loss, grief, or major life interruptions
- Aid with anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts
- Processing, reframing, and moving forward
- Has previous experience in inpatient psychiatric services, hospice, and private practice
- Key approaches: Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment-based therapy, NeuroAffective Relational Modell, as well as practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Originally from California, Lauren moved to New York City before settling in Tennessee 30 years ago. After a successful 10-year career in public relations, she returned to her true calling—helping people thrive. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology from San Jose State University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Tennessee, Lauren has built a deeply rewarding career doing the work she loves most.
Lauren tailors her therapeutic approach to your unique needs, drawing from various effective modalities. These include psychodynamic therapy, EMDR and attachment-based therapy, neuro-affective relational, as well as practical tools from CBT and DBT. She is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, guiding clients through this powerful process with both confidence and a gentle, supportive presence.
Before opening her private practice, Lauren worked with Alive Hospice and Vanderbilt Behavioral Health, gaining invaluable experience that informs her work today. She also serves on the board of the Nashville Psychotherapy Institute, where she is passionate about fostering connection and support among fellow therapists.
Book a Therapy Session with Lauren
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50-minute Session: $175