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Lauren is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She has worked in the mental health field for over a decade. Prior to starting her private practice, she gained experience in group practice, residential programs, inpatient units, and hospice care.
She served as Clinical Director at Rhode Island's first holistic recovery center, which focused on treating addiction, and assisted in developing its intensive outpatient program. Lauren is fully trained in EMDR through EMDRIA and has completed several holistic trainings at Kripalu that complement her clinical work.
Lauren takes an eclectic approach to therapy, combining EMDR, DBT, ERP, and mindfulness techniques to address concerns related to trauma, depression, anxiety, maternal health, body image/eating disorders, ADD/ADHD, phobias, and OCD.
Her focus is on meeting clients where they are and joining them on their therapy journey. She fosters a safe environment and encourages growth throughout the therapeutic process.
Outside of her therapy practice, Lauren is a wife and mother who enjoys spending time in nature, cooking, and connecting with her community.
Years of Experience: 7 years
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Phobias & fears - Providing techniques and support to overcome intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers, such as heights or crowded spaces
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
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