Pre-licensed Therapist
PhD Candidate
(she/her)
You are the expert on your own life. My role is to create a therapeutic relationship that honors your lived experience while offering support, perspective, and evidence-based guidance. I believe therapy works best when we collaborate to find approaches that fit your unique goals, values, and life.
I often incorporate creativity into therapy, using art, music, writing, and other expressive outlets as opportunities for self-exploration and healing. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, meeting each person where they are and tailoring therapy to their unique needs. I have a particular passion for helping couples strengthen their connection, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges together.
“To sense the client’s private world as if it were your own, but without ever losing the ‘as if’ quality—this is empathy.” – Carl Rogers
Empathy is at the heart of my practice. I strive to create a space where everyone feels respected and empowered. My goal is to help you build on your own strengths as you navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, clarity, and self-understanding.
Training and Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Doctoral Candidate, Virginia Tech
- Advanced Training in Sex Therapy
Focus Areas:
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Kink-Affirming Therapy
- Polyamory & Ethical Non-Monogamy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Life Transitions
Hannah’s Book Recommendations:
- On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers
- Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky
- Rest is Resistance: Free Yourself from Grind Culture and Reclaim Your Life by Tricia Hersey
- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving
- Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
- Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships by David Schnarch
- Devotions by Mary Oliver
- The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
Lauren is pursuing licensure through the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
She is supervised by Amanda Holmberg, MS, LMFT