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Lauren Rich, LCSW
Oklahoma
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety support
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- DBT skills
- Trauma work
About Lauren
Lauren Rich is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, sleeping problems, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on first responder issues and concerns that come from high-stress jobs.
Her style is direct and practical. She works with clients who want change and prefers clear steps over vague talk. Sessions focus on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and tracking what works.
Lauren draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow what each person brings, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, EMDR for trauma-related memories, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Her background includes work with the military and law enforcement, sports performance, and executive coaching. That experience shapes a practical approach to problem solving and goal setting. She aims to help people apply strategies in daily life, at work, and in relationships.
Sessions tend to be focused and goal-oriented. Lauren helps people break larger issues into small, manageable steps. She asks about what is happening now, tries different tools, and adjusts plans based on results.
How Lauren uses structured approaches during online sessions
Lauren regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and habits. CBT focuses on practical exercises, homework, and tracking small shifts to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen for each person's priorities and to shape sessions around their immediate concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are a focus.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The aim is to build strategies that fit daily routines and work obligations.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and keep workday check-ins brief when needed. They also let people use hands-on CBT exercises and DBT skill practice in their usual settings, which can make it simpler to test changes between sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, career and relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on first responder and high-stress career issues.
How does she usually approach therapy?
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing to test changes and track results.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with people from military, law enforcement, sports performance, and executive coaching backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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