Lauren Hales, LMHC, LPC

Lauren Hales brings a compassionate, down-to-earth perspective to therapy, grounded in decades of work in hospitals and private practice. She views getting stuck in life not as a sign of failure but as an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge, and new perspectives. Lauren emphasizes being heard and understood while helping clients expand their toolbox of coping strategies and emotional skills.

Over the years she has kept pace with advances in psychology and brain science, using techniques that support changes in thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and healing from traumatic experiences. Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy with emotionally-focused interventions, mindfulness practices, and even exercise-based strategies when appropriate. The goal is to help clients reshape unhelpful habits and develop more effective ways to respond to stress and relationships.

Lauren meets people where they are with acceptance and curiosity, then works collaboratively to teach tools that increase a sense of control over emotions, reactions, and daily life. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - both indicate state licensure to practice professional mental health counseling - and brings 25 years of experience to her work. Lauren encourages clients to view therapy as a partnership on the path toward greater resilience and wellbeing.