Lauren Jetton, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Lauren
Lauren Jetton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana. She helps people facing trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood struggles, and parenting challenges. Lauren uses clear, practical tools to help clients handle strong feelings and stressful life changes.
She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University. Over seven years she has worked in several settings, including church programs, the local school system, prison, and community visits in people's homes.
Background and approach
Those experiences shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style. Lauren draws from several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses techniques that focus on thoughts and behavior, present-moment awareness, and building values-based action.
Sessions aim to teach skills that people can use between appointments. Her work often centers on coping with loss, managing intense emotions, and addressing addictive behaviors. She also supports people navigating relationship strain, caregiving stress, and career or self-esteem concerns.
Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal oriented. Lauren emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. She helps clients notice patterns, set small goals, and practice new ways of responding.
The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want a therapist who blends real-world experience with structured tools may find her approach accessible. She encourages honest talk, small experiments, and learning through effort and reflection.
What Lauren works with
Everything Lauren lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lauren helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lauren lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and problems with routine habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals and life. That may mean trying a few techniques, measuring how they feel, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and teaching of skills. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or continuing practice between longer sessions. These options help people fit care into busy schedules and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Lauren
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining present-moment awareness, skill-building, and thought-focused work to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does she bring?
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance and has seven years of experience in settings like churches, schools, prisons, and in-home community work.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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