Lauren Scogin , LICSW, LCSW

Lauren Scogin is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through life transitions. She combines clinical practice with five years of nursing home administration, bringing practical skills in organizational management and leadership within healthcare settings. Licensed in both Maine and Vermont, she transitioned from the New England Seacoast to the Green Mountains and now focuses her practice on helping clients navigate change, grief, career challenges, and professional coaching.

Lauren has extensive experience working with elders and their families as they face health-related challenges, grief, and major adjustments. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, divorce, pregnancy loss, and efforts to improve self-esteem. Her work addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, caregiving stress, and issues related to life purpose and midlife changes.

She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, which indicate licensure as a clinical social worker. Lauren brings a holistic perspective to therapy and believes clients often have the insight needed to move forward. She works collaboratively to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Lauren recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and affirms those first steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lauren draws on client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed growth - this approach is useful for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, helping people improve connection and resolve patterns of conflict. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety and mood symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lauren works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors her methods as the work unfolds so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow licensed professionals to meet people where they are, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, caregiving responsibilities, or busy work schedules.