- Warm interactive style
- Practical goal focus
- Experience with trauma
About Lauren
Lauren Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Lauren works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, and life transitions. Her approach is practical and relational, and she aims to meet people where they are.
Lauren has provided individual and group therapy in many settings. These include community mental health agencies, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health hospitals, transitional living programs, and schools. She has experience with clients who have faced physical trauma and emotional abuse.
Her style is warm and interactive. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Conversations are tailored and collaborative rather than rigid.
Lauren uses a mix of methods in her work. She draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. She focuses on clear goals and small steps that build over time.
People come to her for help with relationship and family concerns, career stress, attention challenges, anger, self-esteem, and grief or abandonment issues. Lauren encourages steps toward a more fulfilling life and supports clients through each stage of change.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a trusting working relationship. It involves reflective listening and letting the client guide the pace and topics, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes and gives concrete tools that can be practiced between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It emphasizes skills practice, which many people find useful for anger, impulsivity, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can change as needs evolve during therapy.
Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing appointments during a break from work. It can also let people use methods like CBT worksheets or mindfulness exercises between sessions. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking to ensure they match scheduling needs and practical constraints.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, career stress, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respect and sensitivity. Sessions are adapted to the person’s needs and emphasize practical steps.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She has eight years of experience and has worked in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient behavioral hospitals, transitional living programs, and schools.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.