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LPC, LCMHC

Lauren Dawood, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lauren

Lauren Dawood is a licensed counselor with LPC and LCMHC credentials who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her work in North Carolina.

Background and approach

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating-related struggles, relationship and self-esteem challenges, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care tailored to each person's situation.

Drawing on evidence-informed methods, Lauren adapts sessions to match individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She blends client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, and incorporates mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.

That combination helps clients build coping skills, improve emotion regulation, and identify steps toward meaningful change. Lauren encourages and supports the initial step of reaching out and works collaboratively with clients to shape treatment that fits their goals and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on active listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship, allowing clients to set the pace and priorities for change. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as treatment progresses.

Online sessions use video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use different communication styles that suit individual comfort and practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, relationship and career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using CBT and DBT techniques alongside mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with diverse mental health concerns across clinical settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed in North Carolina and holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with license details WI LPC 8624 - 125 and NC LCMHC 10647.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Lauren can help with

Lauren Dawood works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes.

Lauren works with clients with stress/anxiety, depression, lgbtq+ related issues, and trauma/ptsd.

How Lauren approaches therapy

Lauren's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 11 years of clinical experience.