- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- Relationship skills
About Lauren
Lauren Pernell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in both group and individual settings. Her caseload has included people facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship strain, and life changes.
Lauren has run group counseling for adults dealing with relationship issues and anxiety. She has also met one-on-one with people managing depression, PTSD symptoms, and the practical effects of career transitions. Her work has included support for those navigating family conflict and challenges related to attention differences.
In sessions she uses a mix of evidence-based approaches to focus on concrete goals. That can mean short-term strategies to reduce stress or structured skills practice to handle overwhelming feelings. She also works on communication skills that help with arguments, caregiving strain, and workplace tension.
People often come to Lauren when they feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health. She notes life purpose and midlife questions among the concerns she addresses. She also supports women coping with social anxiety, smoking or vaping cessation, and veteran-related stress.
Her background includes both group program design and individual therapy. Those combined experiences inform how she structures sessions and follows progress. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking so they know which formats are offered.
Using evidence-based techniques in remote sessions
Lauren commonly draws on approaches that break problems into manageable steps. Solution-focused techniques focus on specific goals and small changes that a person can try between sessions; they work well for people wanting short-term relief from stress or clearer next steps after a life change.Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral methods look at how past events affect current thoughts and behaviors and introduce coping skills to reduce distress. Dialectical behavior strategies teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress in the moment.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. She will collaborate with clients to identify priorities, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That joint process helps clarify which techniques fit best for issues like anxiety, relationship conflict, or questions about life purpose.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to make scheduling more flexible.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, midlife questions, workplace issues, and smoking or vaping cessation.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skills to set short-term goals and track progress. Sessions often include communication practice and strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in group and individual settings. She has led groups for adults with relationship and anxiety concerns and provided one-on-one care for depression and PTSD symptoms.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are available for clients located in Florida consistent with licensure.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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