Hi, I'm Lauren.
I'm so glad you're here.
I believe people make sense. Even the parts of yourself that feel confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming usually have a story behind them. The ways you've learned to survive didn't happen by accident. They developed for a reason.
That's why I don't believe therapy is about fixing you.
I believe it's about getting curious, making sense of your story with compassion instead of criticism, and helping you reconnect with the person you've always been underneath it all.
I tend to notice patterns.
Not because I'm looking for what's wrong, but because I'm interested in how your experiences have shaped the way you move through the world, your relationships, and the way you see yourself.
Our work together is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity.
We'll slow down enough to connect the dots, understand what has been protecting you, and explore what still fits the life you're building today.
My Approach
I work with thoughtful teens and adults who carry more than anyone realizes.
Many are the people others rely on.
They're compassionate, capable, and deeply self-aware, yet quietly exhausted from trying to hold everything together.
Some are navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, perfectionism, chronic illness, caregiving, or major life transitions.
Others simply know something feels off. They don't feel like themselves anymore.
No matter what brings you here, my hope is the same: that you'll leave therapy understanding yourself more deeply and feeling more like yourself again.
Who I Work With
A Space That Honors Difference
Therapy is approached with flexibility for different ways of thinking, feeling, communicating, and processing, and is informed by neurodivergent perspectives.
This is an LGBTQ+ inclusive practice, where identity, relationships, and questions of belonging can be explored with care and respect.
You don’t need to explain or justify who you are here. We work collaboratively, guided by your lived experience and what feels most supportive for you.
We might be a good fit if…
You’re tired of holding it all together
You overthink and second-guess yourself
You’re too hard on yourself and perfectionism runs the show
You feel “not enough”
You feel misunderstood or unseen
Your emotions feel like a lot
You shut down or feel numb when things feel too much
You’re burned out or emotionally stuck
You’re navigating grief or loss
Illness or caregiving has taken a toll
You feel different or out of place
You’re questioning who you are or where you belong
If something here resonates, you’re welcome to reach out when you feel ready.
About Me
I'm Lauren, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC®) based in Anderson, South Carolina.
I've always been drawn to the stories people carry, especially the ones they struggle to put into words. That's what led me to counseling and eventually to art therapy, where creativity became another way to explore experiences that don't always fit neatly into conversation.
I believe people make sense. Even the parts of ourselves that feel confusing or frustrating usually have a story behind them. My role isn't to tell you who you should become. It's to help you understand yourself with compassion, reconnect with what matters most, and feel more like yourself again.
I work with thoughtful teens and adults who often look like they're holding everything together while quietly carrying far more than most people realize. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, perfectionism, chronic illness, identity questions, or a major life transition, my hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel understood, supported, and never have to carry it alone.
Outside the therapy room, you'll usually find me with a good book and a latte in hand, practicing yoga, or immersed in whatever creative project has captured my attention that week, usually under the close supervision of my three cats.
I believe healing often happens in the ordinary moments. The same things that help me slow down, reconnect, and create space for myself are the values I try to bring into my work every day.