Lauren has been providing individual psychotherapy to adults at Discovery since May 2020. Lauren received her MA in mental health counseling from the University of North Dakota in 2013 and subsequently practiced in community mental health settings until moving to Washington in 2020. Lauren practices from an integrative therapeutic modality, primarily focused in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with the incorporation of concepts from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) – all providing individualized services that are driven by patient values. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys reading and spending time exploring her new home of the Pacific Northwest.