Profile / United States
Lauren Dawood, LPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Mood and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Lauren
Lauren Dawood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 11 years of experience working in clinical settings. She practices in North Carolina and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related struggles.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the individual. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
In sessions she listens for patterns that make day-to-day life harder. Then she helps clients try small, observable changes to thoughts, routines, or interactions. Conversations include concrete strategies and short exercises to practice between meetings.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns over more than a decade. That experience includes mood disorders, trauma-related difficulties, and struggles with identity and relationships. She pays attention to how symptoms affect work, caregiving, and everyday functioning.
People can expect a straightforward pace and clear goals. The therapist and client set priorities together and review progress regularly. To begin, the site’s matching process and scheduling tools are used to arrange a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Lauren uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, then try practical experiments to change them. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and problems that affect daily routines.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so the client’s priorities guide each session. That approach helps when someone needs space to sort out values, identity concerns, or relationship questions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are added when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is a focus; these are short, teachable strategies for handling overwhelming feelings.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints and then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Ask about the available session types when arranging the first appointment so sessions fit practical needs and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What main concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating issues, ADHD, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and career challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test small changes in thinking and routine. Sessions focus on practical exercises and real-world practice between meetings.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and goal-focused, combining client-centered conversation with concrete skills from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. She and the client set measurable goals and review progress.
What are her qualifications and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina. Her profile notes 11 years of professional experience.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site tools.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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