Profile / United States
Lauren Porter, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered work
About Lauren
Lauren Porter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with seven years of experience. She works with adults who face anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, mood instability, and stress. She also supports people coping with relationship strains, parenting challenges, grief, career transitions, and questions related to LGBT identity.
Lauren uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. She helps people name the unhelpful thoughts and habits that get in the way. Then she and the client try different ways of responding and practicing new skills between sessions.
Her background blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, emotionally-focused work, and elements from Jungian ideas. In practice this means attention to thoughts, values, emotions, and personal meaning alongside skill-building exercises.
Sessions focus on identifying specific problems, reducing distressing symptoms, and building coping strategies people can use day to day. Lauren encourages short experiments in and out of sessions to test what works in real life. She aims to keep plans concrete and measurable so progress is easy to track.
Lauren practices in New York and conducts work in English. People are asked to confirm the current session options before they book so they know which formats are offered at the time.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Lauren commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses through small experiments; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people notice inner experiences while still taking steps toward what matters to them.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s perspective, listening closely to what matters and reflecting it back to guide next steps. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences as treatment begins.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week - for example shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. They can also support steady practice of cognitive and behavioral exercises between sessions, since skills are designed to be used in everyday situations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, mood instability, stress, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, career issues, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered and emotionally-focused elements to address thoughts, values, and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working as a mental health counselor with adults.
What credential and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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