Lauren Daoust

Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lauren

Lauren Daoust is a licensed clinical social worker who creates a calm, steady environment for people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and life changes.

Background and approach

With six years practicing as a therapist and a longer background in hospice and hospital social work, she blends practical skill-building with an attentive, compassionate presence. Her style emphasizes collaboration and clarity; she listens for emotional and physical signals and helps clients reconnect with strengths while developing concrete coping strategies.

Lauren draws from cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment principles and attachment-informed perspectives to tailor work around mood, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, chronic illness consequences, and caregiver stress. Sessions are intended to feel low-pressure and focused on what matters most to each individual.

Based in Wisconsin and practicing in English, she offers multiple online formats so clients can choose an option that matches their schedule and needs. Lauren accepts clients through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Lauren often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday stressors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support clients in clarifying values, accepting difficult feelings, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her attention to relational patterns and how early or current attachments influence intimacy and connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription. The therapist works with each person to explore which ideas and techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time to match progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and other commitments. These options increase accessibility and flexibility, allowing clients to engage in therapy from the places that work best for them while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?

She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, and compassion fatigue.

What is Lauren’s therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is collaborative, intuitive, and grounded, combining compassionate listening with practical tools. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance, attachment, and mindfulness-informed techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience as a therapist and additional years of work in hospice and hospital social work prior to providing psychotherapy.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Wisconsin; licensing details are WI LCSW 11215 - 123.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet and work together.

How are sessions priced and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteem Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English