- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Lauren
Lauren Porter is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and parenting concerns. She draws on seven years of clinical experience to offer steady support and practical tools. Her manner is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on what the person in front of her needs right now.
Lauren centers sessions on each person's goals. She listens first, then helps identify patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
Together she and the client map out realistic steps to manage mood, reduce worry, or cope with life changes. Her work blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with acceptance-focused and client-centered methods. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice present-moment skills, and make choices that reflect their values.
She also draws on emotionally-focused and Jungian perspectives when exploring relationship patterns and inner meaning. Sessions may include brief skill practice, values-based planning, or talking through difficult memories at a pace a client can handle. Lauren emphasizes building coping strategies you can use between sessions.
She also adapts her approach depending on whether someone needs more practical skills or deeper reflection. Lauren offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging formats to match different needs. She works in English and brings a steady, compassionate presence to each interaction.
Many people seek her out for help with parenting stress, grief, career strain, and recovery from past hurts.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Lauren lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic 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 and how they fit online
Lauren uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT focuses on present-moment skills and committed steps toward what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete coping strategies. CBT often includes short exercises and homework that translate well to video or messaging formats and help people practice new habits between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lauren collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, adjusting over time as needs change. That means trying practical skills, deeper reflection, or a mix, and checking in about what helps.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for clients with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interaction is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between meetings and fit short moments of support into a day. These options make it easier to access consistent care and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Lauren
What concerns does Lauren help address?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting strain, grief, relationship and career issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathic and sincere with a nonjudgmental stance. She combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation based on each person’s goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of experience working with adults on mood instability, addiction, trauma, and common life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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