Lauren Dawood , LPC, LCMHC

Lauren Dawood is a licensed counselor with professional credentials in both North Carolina and Wisconsin and more than 11 years of clinical experience supporting adults facing emotional and life challenges. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - reflecting graduate-level training and state licensure to provide mental health care.

Her practice focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, depression, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, relationship and communication difficulties, and challenges related to identity and LGBT experiences. She also works with issues such as ADHD, caregiver stress, career transitions, and grief or emptiness. Lauren emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her approach, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person s unique background and goals.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that draws from evidence-based approaches to build practical skills, manage difficult emotions, and strengthen self-esteem and relationships. Lauren recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and affirms that taking that first step is meaningful; she meets clients where they are and tailors care to fit their circumstances and priorities.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy and What They Offer

Lauren draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients through a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their values and goals while feeling heard and understood. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for mood instability, relationship strains, and intense emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lauren works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage access from different locations. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable while maintaining continuity of care and consistent support from licensed professionals.