Lauren  Gargano
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Lauren Gargano

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York, Florida Accepting Online
Updated August 25, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Communication issues
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress management
  • Dating

Professional statement

Lauren Gargano is a psychotherapist in New York and Florida with over 14 years of experience. She works with individuals who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions and trauma. She has experience helping with communication struggles in relationships, both personal and professional, general relationship dissatisfaction and dating concerns. She works with individuals and couples.

Understanding that all symptoms are rooted in past experiences, Lauren will help guide you through bridging the gap between present struggles and your past to unlock the keys to long-lasting resolve. She has post-graduate training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, advanced training that has prepared her to lead you through this process in order to make sense of your world and alleviate your symptoms.

She has also created mental health education classes for the public to provide the information you need to understand any obstacle - BeingHuman-101. These classes are not a substitute for therapy, but are a great addition if you are looking for more information on human functioning.

Each person is unique, and deserves to be met where they are. Lauren customizes her therapy to suit the individual to ensure that you feel understood and satisfied. She takes a warm and collaborative approach, so that you may feel safe to explore difficult feelings and experiences.


Message to clients

Finding a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process! Once you've decided on one, it's important to feel comfortable and supported during your time together. I provide a warm and welcoming environment in which you and I can work together towards greater understanding of whatever is ailing you. Overtime, your enhanced understanding of your struggles, yourself and your environment will allow for greater choices, better decisions, finer communication skills and relief from symptoms. We will collaborate to tackle whatever issues come your way.

Whether seeking therapy as an individual or a couple, regular therapy sessions provide an opportunity to check in with yourself to determine what you are feeling and how it can be addressed. Consistent and ongoing sessions allow us to build a relationship in which you can feel safe and comfortable to explore whatever is on your mind. If you'd like to work together, we'll find a regular time to meet every week (or more frequently if desired) so that your treatment is prioritized and assured.

If this interests you and you'd like to hear more about how I may be able to help, please do not hesitate to reach out for a phone consultation or first session.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Lauren Gargano is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $175 - $250

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Your insurance plan may include out of network coverage, which would allow you to engage in therapy at a significantly lower cost. I can assist you in obtaining information about your eligibility, and if eligible, provide you with the necessary documentation to make for a hassle-free process.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am - 7pm
  • Tue 8am - 7pm
  • Wed 8am - 7pm
  • Thu 8am - 7pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Florida)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am - 7pm
  • Tue 8am - 7pm
  • Wed 8am - 7pm
  • Thu 8am - 7pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2010 - Present
Private Practice, Supervisor, 2018 - Present
Being Human 101, Founder, 2020 - Present
Training Institute for Mental Health, Instructor, 2013 - 2019
Training Institute for Mental Health, Assistant Clinical Director, 2017 - 2018
Metropolitan Center for Mental Health, Psychotherapist, 2013 - 2014
Training Institute for Mental Health, Psychotherapist, 2008 - 2014

National Institute for the Psychotherapies, Certificate in Psychoanalytic Supervision, 2018
Training Institute for Mental Health, Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, 2012


Licensure

New York: 081939

Florida: TPIC157


Languages

English