Clinical Mental Health Intern, NC and SC

About Lauren

Lauren is a master’s-level counseling intern at Balanced Wellness and a graduate student at the University of North Carolina, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is dedicated to supporting children, families, women, and couples as they navigate pregnancy, parenthood, and evolving family dynamics. Her work is grounded in an attachment-focused perspective, with attention to how early relationships, lived experiences, and broader social contexts shape emotional well-being and relational patterns.

Ideal Client

Lauren has a passion for working with children and families, with a particular focus on fostering healthy attachment bonds. She also enjoys working with women and couples experiencing pregnancy, the transition into parenthood, and adjustments in family roles and relationships.

Her ideal clients may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain as they navigate new or changing family dynamics. Lauren works best with individuals and couples who are interested in deepening emotional understanding, strengthening relationships, and building healthier patterns of connection.

Therapeutic Approach

Lauren utilizes an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her work is informed by Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), feminist therapy approaches, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She collaborates closely with clients to explore emotions, relational patterns, and lived experiences while also developing practical tools to support coping, communication, and resilience.

Connect with Lauren

Seeking therapy during times of transition can be a meaningful step toward growth and healing. If you are looking for a compassionate therapist-in-training who values collaboration, emotional connection, and trauma-informed care, Lauren welcomes the opportunity to work with you. She invites you to reach out to schedule a consultation and explore whether therapy at Balanced Wellness may be a good fit.