What Are Sea Oats?
Sea oats are coastal grasses that grow in sand dunes. They are vital for building dunes and protecting the coast against strong winds, high tides, and hurricanes. These grasses thrive in harsh seashore conditions and play a protective role in inland ecosystems. Sea oats are both impactful and resilient!
About Lauren
How did I become a therapist?
Why do I love being a therapist?
Why do I love being a therapist?
"While from a young age I knew I wanted my purpose in life to be found in the service of others, I didn’t always know I wanted to be a psychotherapist. In college I had interests in psychology, sociology, communications, and social justice, and had experiences with mental healthcare. Pursuing a career in clinical mental health counseling allowed me to blend my academic interests with my passion for connecting with others."
Why do I love being a therapist?
Why do I love being a therapist?
Why do I love being a therapist?
"It is my greatest honor to be fully present with someone as they share their life, stories, and experiences. Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued exactly as they are. We all need to be met with empathy in order to explore and grow. I am grateful for the trust in providing this space and forming such an impactful connection. The therapeutic relationship is a transformative space where we can be authentically human."
Who am I outside of therapy?
Why do I love being a therapist?
Who am I outside of therapy?
"I am an avid reader, beach-goer, traveler, hiker, and life-long learner. While I greatly enjoy my hobbies, my relationships with others bring me the greatest fulfillment, and I have a strong community of family and friends in Virginia. I smile often as I welcome joy in small everyday moments. I seek to foster change outside of the therapy room through my involvement with advocacy, climate change action, and volunteer work."
About Some of the Services We offer
Trauma Therapy
The various adverse experiences of your life can leave a lasting impact on your ability to trust yourself, and others and rattle your worldview. Seeking support from a qualified professional can offer corrective relational experiences, a framework for facing and resolving the lingering burden of traumatic memories, and practices in finding ease within the body. EMDR offers an integrative approach and clear framework to empower your own healing.
Anxiety
Experiencing anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, but it impacts every individual uniquely. We will explore the origins and factors contributing to your symptoms of anxiety. Blending wisdom from neuroscience, cognitive therapy, and mindfulness we will practice skills that help you turn down the volume of our body's natural threat detection system so you can live your life on your own terms.
Mood Concerns
Many people seek support in managing depression, bipolar disorders, and overwhelming mood swings. These experiences can have far reaching impact on your energy, self esteem, concentration, and relationships. When motivation is hard to access we can find benefit in a compassionate ally who can sit with us in the discomfort without judgment and who can also empower our own actions for wellbeing .
Life Transitions
Whether we are transitioning from high school to college, entering early adulthood, adapting to parenthood, or embracing new seasons of experience, we are regularly experiences change. Change takes on many forms, and learning to define ourselves and the world around us can be supported in the therapy room where your exploration is deepened and your voice is heard.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness practices can help you develop a greater sense of awareness and inner peace. I provide guidance and support to help you learn mindfulness techniques, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.