i’m lauren(she/her), a queer therapist who specializes in working with queer and trans folx, as well as folx navigating developmental and complex trauma, ptsd, identity searching and more!
hi, i’m lauren
when i’m not working i love spending time with friends and family, crafting, cooking, exploring farmers markets, gardening, going on walks with my dog and sipping an iced latte while listening to music.
my approach
i work from an integrative framework. i incorporate person-centered therapy, relational cultural therapy and feminist therapy models. i utilize eye movement desensitizing and reprocessing (EMDR) in my therapeutic approach. i navigate from a lens that is social justice, trauma informed, relational and attachment focused.
who i work with
i typically work with individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB),non-binary, trans folx. i work with individuals 16+. i specialize in working with individuals who may be questioning their identity or wanting to work through distressing or traumatic memories or events.
how it works
i work collaboratively with my clients to work towards their goals. i believe that people know themselves best and know what they need to be their most authentic selves. we will come up with a treatment plan that is supportive of your goals and feels approachable.
credentials and education
i received my bachelors in psychology with a minor in neuroscience from warren wilson college in asheville, nc.
i received my masters in clinical mental health counseling from lenoir rhyne university in asheville, nc.
aug 2026 i start a phd program at university of north carolina charlotte in counselor education and supervision.
experience
upon graduating with my bachelors degree, i started working in community mental health at a non-profit in asheville. i began as a residential counselor in a level 3 group home. shortly after i was promoted to be a supervisor in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (prtf). after nearly 2 years in residential working with 11-17 year olds i transitioned to working in a day treatment setting with elementary students. i then transitioned to work in intensive in home while i completed my masters degree. during my internship and upon graduating i worked as a therapist in a residential assessment program. after some time i transitioned back into the community working in intensive in home services.