Therapist profile
Lauren Pernell
Practical support for life transitions
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Life change coping
About Lauren
Lauren has led both group and individual sessions across a range of concerns. Her work has included support for people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and symptoms related to trauma. She has also assisted clients facing career transitions, attention-related challenges, and family conflict.
Her background includes using several well-known therapeutic methods. These have included Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Lauren adapts techniques to match what each person needs in the moment.
In sessions she prioritizes clear goals and usable strategies. Conversations move from identifying what is most stressful to trying steps that reduce that strain. She also uses group formats for focused skills work when appropriate.
People come to Lauren for help with coping during big life transitions, rebuilding self-esteem, and improving communication. She offers straightforward, goal-oriented support that aims to make daily challenges easier to manage.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Lauren uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Solution Focused Brief Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable goals and what is already working in a person's life, which can speed up progress on immediate problems. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combines talking through traumatic reactions with learning new ways to respond to triggers and distress, helping reduce intense reactions over time. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making things worse.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Over several sessions the approach can be adjusted so it better fits what the person wants to accomplish.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for simpler check-ins during a workday. It can also let a therapist offer group skills work or individual sessions without requiring a commute, which helps people keep therapy consistent while managing daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, workplace issues, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What is her style in therapy?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She works to set clear steps people can try between sessions and adjusts methods to fit each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of clinical experience providing both group and individual counseling. That work has involved people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.