Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in individual, family and group therapy with children, adolescents and adults. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. Lauren has provided clinical services, clinical supervision and program oversight at all levels of care. Her experience has included individual counseling, family counseling, couples work and play therapy.
Lauren has over 18 years of experience working with adolescents in a school based setting and developing innovative programming to meet their mental health needs. Lauren has extensive training and experience in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma and the navigation of life transitions. Lauren has a special interest in the brain, body connection and possesses a certificate in mindfulness with youth.
Lauren utilizes a combination of mindfulness practices and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients feel less anxious and improve their mood. Lauren has worked extensively helping people reduce the anxiety they feel and finding healthy coping strategies to improve their lives. Lauren creates a safe and supportive environment that fosters reflective insight, allowing clients to grow and change.
Lauren has served in leadership positions at the state, county, local levels and with multiple school districts. She has been an advocate for youth mental health and was integral in the preservation and expansion of funding for youth mental health services in the state.
Lauren is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and a New Jersey Certified Clinical Supervisor. She received the prestigious New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma Ambassador award for her work in School Based Mental Health.
New Jersey License #: 44SC04716900