Lauren Brown

Lauren received her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and is working towards licensure as a professional clinical counselor. Lauren previously worked in a partial hospitalization setting treating adults with OCD and anxiety. She received extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). In addition, she also worked in a university counseling setting providing individual therapy to students ranging in concerns from mood and anxiety disorders, life adjustments, relationships, attachment, grief and loss, identity exploration, perfectionism, stress management, low self-esteem and family dynamics. Lauren predominantly works with teens and adults ages 14 and above.

Lauren’s theoretical orientation is a collective approach utilizing predominantly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also incorporates techniques from Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology.

Lauren elaborates on her therapeutic style: “Life, along with all of its uncertainty and trials, isn’t something I believe we are meant to navigate alone. Taking the first step to reach out for support and entrust someone with your personal story can feel incredibly vulnerable. My aspiration is to create an open environment where you feel seen, empowered, and safe to show up authentically. I believe that you are the true expert on your life. My objective is to create space for self-exploration and to help you build a foundation of skills to provide an anchor through difficult times. My approach also includes plenty of analogies and humor (when appropriate) along the way.”