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Lauren Knepp, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression focus
See online therapy options- Anxiety management
- CBT and ACT methods
- Skills for relationships
About Lauren
Lauren Knepp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. She works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and family-related stress.
Lauren uses practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying new ways of responding, and building day-to-day coping skills. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed strategies to structure work and set clear goals.
People come to Lauren for help managing life transitions, communication problems, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness. She also supports those navigating adoption and foster care matters, attachment questions, and challenges tied to aging or disability. Her approach includes mindfulness and skills training to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Therapy sessions typically include action-oriented exercises, brief skill practices, and review of progress. Lauren encourages small experiments between sessions so people can test what changes help in real life. The emphasis is on concrete steps that make everyday situations easier to handle.
Her practice aims to help clients build clearer thinking habits and steadier behavior patterns. Lauren helps people set realistic goals and track changes over time. She works in English and practices throughout Pennsylvania as an LCSW.
How CBT, ACT and DBT inform online work
Lauren commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then try small tests of change. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, and repetitive unhelpful thinking by focusing on concrete steps and homework. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and encourage actions that matter even when feelings are difficult; it supports people working through avoidance or low motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help in high-stress or relationship-focused situations.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try a method, and adjust based on what works. Sessions can mix elements from different approaches so the plan fits the person's needs and preferences rather than sticking to a single model.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about how sessions are scheduled, the subscription payment process, and any technical details when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and family-related stress. She also addresses topics like caregiving strain, chronic illness, attachment concerns, and adoption or foster care matters.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Work is practical: identify a pattern, try a small experiment, and review what changed.
What is her background and experience?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship challenges. That experience guides a skills-focused, structured approach to treatment.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. The practice is located in that state and follows local regulations.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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