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MD, LCSW-C

Lauren Williams, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lauren

Lauren Williams, MD, LCSW-C, blends clinical training and practical experience into a collaborative, client-centered practice. She uses empathetic listening and evidence-based methods to help people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, addictions, and grief, among other challenges.

Background and approach

Her background includes five years of practice and a strong emphasis on building practical coping skills and emotional resilience. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques alongside solution-focused strategies, Lauren helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop new approaches to daily problems, and practice present-moment coping.

She works with a wide range of life concerns including trauma and abuse, family and communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and transitions like divorce or other life changes. Her approach balances warmth with pragmatic tools so clients can see tangible progress.

Licensed in Maryland, Lauren provides care in English and offers multiple formats for working together, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process and schedules sessions based on availability, with subscription-based sessions that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Lauren integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices into online work to help clients interrupt unhelpful thinking patterns and develop present-moment coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and impulsivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and acceptance skills that support emotion regulation, stress reduction, and managing racing thoughts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and specific concerns, adjusting strategies over time as progress and needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the client between appointments.

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 possible to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate busy days, and practice new skills in real time with therapist guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes, along with many related concerns like trauma, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach emphasizes client-centered care with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to build coping skills and address daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lauren has five years of experience working with a range of mental health concerns and life transitions, drawing on both clinical training and applied therapeutic methods.
Where is Lauren licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 24913.
Can I work with Lauren if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients within the regions she is licensed to serve.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English