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Lauren Blackwood is a licensed psychotherapist in Massachusetts and Washington, DC . She specializes in trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Lauren uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which means she helps clients identify the connection between unhealthy thought patterns, emotions, physical sensations (such as reoccurring nausea, tightness in chest, or dizziness) and behavior. When thoughts are distorted and accepted as truth, we are often left feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and not good enough. Lauren helps clients to re-frame unhealthy thinking patterns and develop a more healthy mindset. Lauren also draws from Mindfulness interventions to help clients heal from painful past experiences, regulate big emotions, and be more grounded in the present moment.
In sessions you will work to identify stuck points in your thinking and unpack emotional reactions which may feel overwhelming and out of control. For example, you may be a high performing student or professional, who, from an outsiders perspective, is seemingly able to meet deadlines and achieve goals. From your perspective though, you may have frequent thoughts that you are never good enough. Your work should have been better, your social interactions should have been better, you should be better. These negative thoughts may manifest in excessive worry and physical sensations such as a tight chest and stomach aches. In sessions you will be given a safe space to better understand your thoughts and feelings, and you will be given tools to process challenging emotions so that you can begin to feel more balanced and centered in your life.
You deserve to feel centered and happy. Contact Lauren today! Free consultations available upon request.
Years of Experience: 14 years
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
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