- Stress and anxiety
- Career and coaching
- Trauma informed care
About Lauren
Lauren Rich is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 16 years of experience based in Oklahoma. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem concerns, and questions about career or life purpose. Her practice also addresses ADHD, panic, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue.
She draws on a mix of practical methods to keep sessions focused and useful. Lauren uses client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral approaches to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep people stuck.
Her background includes work with military and law enforcement communities, first responders, and high-stress occupations. That experience informs how she talks about workplace strain, veterans and armed forces issues, and recovery from traumatic events or disasters. She also helps people dealing with money worries, process addictions, and sexual concerns.
In sessions she aims to be direct and clear. Conversations move between current problems, coping skills, and practical next steps. Motivational interviewing and elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used when clients need help sorting goals from avoidance or managing intense emotions.
She accepts international clients and works in English. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. The therapist uses open questions and reflection so the client sets priorities and decides what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT is used to spot patterns, try small behavioral experiments, and practice new ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can help with panic, overwhelm, and workplace stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust over time. This collaborative process helps identify whether conversational, skills-focused, or trauma-focused work is most helpful for the person's current needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use video or phone in situations where quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are practical considerations. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which format will suit daily life and logistical needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and life purpose among other issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing to identify next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience, including work with military, law enforcement, and other high-stress careers.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.