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Lauren Stephenson, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Lauren

Lauren Stephenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who brings 16 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, addiction issues, and related life transitions.

Background and approach

She also maintains active focus on topics such as family dynamics, blended family adjustments, adoption and foster care matters, compassion fatigue, and financial or career-related stressors. Her style is warm and encouraging, centering clients' priorities and preferences while offering practical tools drawn from evidence-based approaches.

She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside strengths-focused and solution-oriented strategies, and uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when helpful. Sessions emphasize skill-building, clearer communication, and small, achievable changes tailored to each person's situation.

Clients can expect collaborative work aimed at improving coping, managing mood and anxiety, and addressing relationship or family patterns. Lauren frames therapy as a partnership that supports individuals in moving toward the life they want while honoring their unique story and goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Lauren uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and ADHD-related challenges, with a focus on steps people can take day to day. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills when clients are navigating intense emotions or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape session focus, whether the emphasis is on skill-building, communication strategies, motivation for change, or short-term problem solving.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, manage therapy around work or caregiving responsibilities, and access support from home or wherever clients feel most able to engage.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly support?
Lauren works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, addiction, and compassion fatigue, along with related family and life-change issues.
What is the therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is supportive and encouraging, emphasizing client-led goals while using cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, dialectical behavior, and motivational interviewing techniques as appropriate.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people facing mood, relationship, and life transition challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with the credential NC LCSW C007090.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Lauren can help with

Lauren Stephenson works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Lauren has worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, life changes, and family interactions.

How Lauren approaches therapy

Lauren's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina.