At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH21039; LPC, South Carolina / 8632; LCPC, Idaho / LCPC-9301
- NPI
- 1770184483
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-centered
- Mindfulness tools
- Practical skills
About Lauren
Lauren Blount is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps that build motivation and everyday confidence. Lauren encourages small, steady changes that fit into busy lives.
She uses an integrative style that looks at the whole person. Sessions often include mindfulness practices, expressive arts, and movement or breath techniques drawn from yoga and ayurveda alongside talk therapy. Lauren blends Client-Centered Therapy with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set clear, achievable goals.
In the room she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really feel. Conversations focus on concrete strategies for coping with life changes, reducing anxious thinking, and improving communication. She also addresses family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and relationship patterns that keep people stuck.
Over three years of work, she has supported people through mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. She pays attention to how daily routines, small habits, and meaning in life shape wellbeing. Sessions balance practical skill-building with emotional processing.
Lauren practices in Florida and brings a calm, encouraging manner to sessions. She invites clients to take manageable steps toward greater self-love and purpose. If someone wants a collaborative approach that emphasizes motivation and steady progress, she offers that partnership.
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How therapy approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change and build small steps toward those goals. It is useful when motivation feels stuck and a person wants clear, achievable action plans.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy. The therapist reflects back what is said and helps people feel heard so they can explore values, relationships, and emotions at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT offers straightforward tools to shift unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining approaches and adjusting over time as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling a short check-in during a lunch break or choosing a meeting style that uses less bandwidth. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy consistent while people manage school, work, and family demands. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida, South Carolina, Idaho
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lauren commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and collaborative, focusing on motivation and practical strategies. Sessions often mix talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive arts, and movement-based techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges. Her approach emphasizes whole-person care and steady change.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. The credentials are presented as LPC and LMHC.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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