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Lauren Martin is a Mental Health Associate Counselor (MHC-A) at Silvers Psychology & Wellness in Warwick, Rhode Island. She holds a Master's in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Salve Regina University. Lauren works with teenagers and adults (ages 13+) both in-person and remotely, helping clients committed to transformative, lasting well-being. Her goal is to empower individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions.
With experience in outpatient therapy, Lauren is skilled in addressing a broad range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, life transitions, sexuality/sexual dysfunction, and self-esteem. She uses an relational, existential, and holistic approach to counseling. While incorporating a variety of therapeutic techniques, Lauren frequently utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and mindfulness practices. Clients working with Lauren can expect to develop tools for increasing introspection, improving emotional regulation, and cultivating self-compassion and self-care.
In sessions, Lauren walks alongside clients as they make positive changes and discover more joy and presence in their lives. Outside of sessions, she enjoys soaking up nature through hiking, walking, and swimming in the ocean, reading, tending to her collection of plants, and spending time with loved ones.
Years of Experience: 1 year
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
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
Sexual health & dysfunction - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life
Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits
Self-care - Learning what effective self-care looks like and incorporating these strategies into daily life; developing an awareness of wellbeing to identify when one needs to practice self-care