- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Practical skill-building
About Lauren
Lauren Dawood is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and grief after sudden events. She supports those dealing with trauma, eating and body image concerns, career questions, and issues related to LGBT identity. Lauren practices with calm, direct care and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone considering therapy.
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC, and brings 11 years of experience in behavioral health. Lauren listens first, then works with each person to shape practical goals. Sessions focus on clear skills and small, measurable changes rather than vague promises.
Her approach blends client-centered conversation with concrete tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques are used when they fit a person's circumstances. This mix is intended to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and build steady routines.
Lauren can talk with people about attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and challenges after natural or human-caused disasters. She also addresses ADHD, dissociation, and co-occurring concerns so care feels aligned with the whole person.
Conversations are tailored to what each person needs that week. Lauren emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping people find realistic steps forward.
How these approaches work in online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the person decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce distress. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. Progress is reviewed together and plans adjust based on what helps most in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from different locations. Many find virtual sessions helpful for keeping regular appointments, practicing skills between meetings, and working treatment into work or caregiving routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lauren help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, ADHD, relationship and career worries, and coping with life changes including disasters.
What is Lauren's general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then offers tools and goals drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
Lauren has 11 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LPC credential and the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lauren?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.