Profile / United States
Lauren Turner , LISW, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed social worker - Anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Lauren
Lauren Turner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience. She is based in North Carolina and works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addictions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She uses practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that get in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on clear steps and short-term goals. Conversation is direct and respectful, and the work often includes skill practice between meetings.
Lauren combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. That means she helps clients identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then tries different small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness practices are sometimes used to reduce stress and increase moment-to-moment awareness.
Her approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. She listens to what a person wants to change, suggests concrete strategies, and adjusts the plan based on what is working. Typical topics include managing anxiety, addressing addictive behaviors, improving communication, and rebuilding self-esteem.
Lauren has experience supporting people through grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career stress. She also works with concerns such as body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and aging or geriatric issues. International clients who speak English may work with her, and practical next steps are completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How Lauren uses structured approaches for online work
Lauren commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems active. CBT sessions tend to focus on specific problems, use brief experiments, and assign practical tasks to try between meetings.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can sort out their own priorities and goals. Mindfulness Therapy is used at times to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and improve focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences, then collaboratively choose strategies to try. Therapy plans are adjusted based on what helps in everyday life rather than set in stone upfront.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote meetings useful for maintaining consistency while juggling work, parenting, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, ADHD, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests practical changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
What is her clinical experience?
She has nine years of experience working as a therapist with a wide range of issues including trauma, addiction, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.