Lauren Qualls
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Washington
Accepting Online
Updated January 26, 2023
Lauren Qualls
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- College & graduate student mental health
- Depression
- Life transitions
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem
Professional statement
Lauren Qualls works with adults, adolescents age 18+ and couples to provide individual, marital, pre-marital and couples’ counseling. Her specialty is young adults, ages 18-26. Lauren has helped people of all ages tackle issues relating to anxiety, life transitions, family issues, relationship struggles, depression and more. She utilizes evidence-based practices such as: person-centered, relational, CBT, ACT and solution-focused. However, Lauren recognizes each person or couple are unique and tailors her process to work for you. She believes in the collaborative process of therapy, where client and therapist work together to find the best way to create new, healthy behaviors and mindsets.
Lauren received her Master's in Clinical mental health counseling in 2020 and has worked in group practices and in a collegiate mental health center. Lauren has a Gottman Level 1 Certification and has done continuing education in the areas of anxiety, effects of nutrition on mental health and ACT, to name a few.
Lauren is available for telehealth sessions only anywhere in the state of Washington.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
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
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente PPO
- PacificSource
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $120 (50min)
- Couples sessions: $190 (50min)
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:
Payment options
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
- As needed
Location(s)
Online Sessions (Washington)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 10am - 3pm
- Tue 8am - 1pm
- Wed 10am - 3pm
- Thu 10am - 2pm
- Fri No Availability
- Sat No Availability
- Sun No Availability
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 3 years
Lauren Qualls Counseling, Mental Health Counselor , 2022 - Present
Sequim Counseling, Mental Health Counselor, 2022 - 2022
Whole Kids CO, HIPPAA Compliance , 2021 - 2022
Seattle Pacific University - Student Counseling Center, Mental Health Counselor Intern , 2019 - 2020
Northwest University, MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2020
Licensure
Washington: MC61139123
Languages
English