Lauren Dawood, LPC, LCMHC
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- LGBTQ support
About Lauren Dawood
Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversation and treatment strategies to the unique needs of each person she sees. Lauren uses a range of clinical approaches to help clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships. She recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and seeks to create a supportive space where people can explore goals and make meaningful change at their own pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lauren Dawood have?
Lauren Dawood has 11 years of experience.
Is Lauren Dawood a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC, LCMHC. License details: WI LPC 8624 - 125, NC LCMHC 10647.
In which languages does Lauren Dawood provide therapy?
English.
Where is Lauren Dawood located?
North Carolina.
How can I work with Lauren Dawood as my therapist?
You can work with Lauren Dawood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lauren Dawood work with international clients?
Lauren Dawood does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lauren Dawood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. It helps people who need a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and life transitions while guiding the therapy pace to match personal comfort.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges where new coping strategies can reduce distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and mood instability.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Lauren collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques from these approaches to find what fits best. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - appointments by video call or phone, plus options for live chat or ongoing text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while still enabling meaningful work with licensed professionals.