Lauren Hales, LMHC, LPC

Lauren Hales brings a steady, practical perspective to therapy after many years of work in hospitals and private practice. She approaches people with the premise that most are doing the best they can and that getting stuck often comes from a lack of experience or tools rather than an inability to change. Lauren emphasizes the value of being heard and understood while also teaching concrete skills that help people respond differently to difficult emotions and situations.

With a background grounded in contemporary psychological approaches, she blends evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based work, emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), trauma-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She also incorporates mindfulness and activity-based practices such as exercise when appropriate to support emotional regulation and habit change. Her goal is to help clients build new patterns of thinking and behavior that reduce reactivity and increase a sense of agency.

Lauren holds LMHC and LPC credentials - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting formal training and state licensure to provide mental health care. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, meeting clients where they are now and offering practical tools to feel more in control of emotions, reactions, and life choices. Lauren joins clients on their path with empathy, a multifaceted toolkit, and a focus on measurable growth.