Lauren

I’m Lauren & I’m glad you’re here!

At the core of my therapy practice is a commitment to offer you a safe, supportive environment where you can let your guard down without fear of judgement or criticism. I offer you a space where you are able to do the deep healing work you need to do.

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What can you expect from working with me?

Holistic Approach

Emotional wounds or painful experiences cannot only be healed with the logical/thinking (frontal lobe) part of our brain. We also have to engage the emotional/feeling (subcortical) parts of our brain so that we can truly integrate our life experiences and create lasting change. That’s why I specialize in brain-body therapies like Brainspotting.

Deeper Understanding

As a trauma specialist, I’ve spent years studying the nervous system to help my clients better understand themselves. Your nervous system plays a vital role in how you respond to stress and how you show up in relationships. You’ll learn how the brain and nervous system works, common responses to stress, and why your body reacts certain ways under stress.

New Perspectives

Our view of ourselves, others, and the world is deeply engrained. We will work on seeing things from different perspectives, compassionately challenging negative beliefs, and letting go of old patterns that no longer serve you.

Personalized Treatment

My job is to support your healing journey and that means focusing on the issues that are most important to you. Our time together will be centered around diving deeply into your chosen issue or concern.

Education & Licensure

  • Master of Arts in Professional Mental Health Counseling, Lewis & Clark College
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Michigan
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington
  • Certified Trauma & Resilience Specialist in Clinical Application (CTRS-C), Starr Commonwealth
  • Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International
  • Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, Brainspotting Trainings LLC

Advanced Training

  • Brainspotting Phase 1, Touchstone Institute
  • Brainspotting Phase 2, Touchstone Institute
  • EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Institute, Inc. & Philip Manfield, PhD
  • Diving into DBT Skills, Portland DBT Institute, Inc.
  • Safe & Sound Protocol, Unyte Health
  • Bringing Light to Motherhood, Maternal Mental Health Now
  • Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy, Postpartum Support International
  • Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: A Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Bereaved Families, Touchstone Institute
  • 4-Day Intensive Acceptance & Committment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Institute