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Lauren Gusman

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LPCC Ohio

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lauren

Lauren Gusman is an Ohio-licensed counselor (LPCC) with a decade of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

She has substantial experience working with youth and families, addressing parenting concerns, child behavioral challenges, communication problems, and family dynamics while also supporting issues such as ADHD, gender dysphoria, seasonal affective disorder, dissociation, and self-harm. Her approach centers on collaborative, strength-based care that recognizes each client as the expert on their own life.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to build practical skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and identify small, achievable steps toward clients’ goals. Lauren aims to create a supportive environment that helps people explore trauma and identity-related concerns, process loss, and improve emotional regulation.

Clients can expect a practical, goal-oriented style balanced with empathy and respect for individual experience. She offers services from Ohio and provides sessions in English using a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and routines.

Online approaches that build skills and clarity



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It helps people break cycles of anxiety, depression, and stress by developing practical coping skills and concrete behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-management techniques that can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation. These practices often pair well with skill-based work to increase resilience and tolerance for difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively to tailor techniques to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will explore which methods feel most useful and adjust the plan over time to focus on meaningful, manageable changes.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across locations in Ohio, and access consistent support using the modalities that best suit a client's routine and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, self esteem issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and strength-based, emphasizing practical skill building and goal-oriented steps while honoring each person's lived experience.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience and has spent time working with youth and families on parenting and child behavioral concerns as well as individual emotional issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LPCC license and practices in Ohio; license details are OH LPCC E.1800616-SUPV.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided using a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDissociationFamily problemsGender dysphoriaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English