- Warm and interactive
- Goal oriented
- Skills based
About Lauren
Lauren Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and has eight years of experience helping people with mental health and substance use concerns. She speaks English and works with adults on issues that range from anxiety and depression to addiction and life transitions.
Lauren offers a warm, interactive counseling style. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps. She listens with sensitivity and adapts conversations to match each person’s needs.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that put the person’s goals first. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage intense emotions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in when they fit the client’s goals.
Lauren’s background includes individual and group therapy across community mental health agencies, inpatient and outpatient behavioral hospitals, transitional living programs, and schools. That variety shapes a flexible approach to common challenges like trauma, addiction, and relationship strain.
She commonly helps people cope with stress, ADHD, grief related to abandonment, family problems, and issues connected to adoption and foster care. Therapy focuses on manageable changes - skills to reduce symptoms, ways to improve communication, and steps to rebuild confidence.
If someone is unsure how to begin, Lauren guides them through a short assessment and builds a plan together. Her aim is to meet people where they are and help them move toward clearer goals and more stable daily routines.
Approaches That Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set practical steps. This approach is useful for people unsure where to begin or who need support naming goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. It breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches skills to reduce anxiety or depression. CBT often includes specific exercises and short homework tasks between appointments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will ask about your situation, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you will try methods that fit your preferences and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example fewer travel requirements, simpler scheduling during work breaks, or options that reduce time away from family. It can also allow the therapist to assign practical tools and worksheets to use between meetings, helping clients practice skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lauren often address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, plus relationship and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps and collaborative problem solving.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Lauren has eight years of experience in mental health and substance use settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, schools, and community agencies.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lauren?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.