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Lauren Hawkins

Compassionate counselor blending evidence-based care

LPC Texas

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lauren

Lauren Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience supporting people facing a range of mental health and substance use concerns.

Background and approach

She earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and has delivered individual and group therapy across community mental health agencies, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health hospitals, transitional living programs, and school settings.

Lauren has worked with clients who have experienced physical trauma and psychological or emotional abuse as well as those navigating anxiety, depression, addictions, phase-of-life transitions, relationship and family tensions, career challenges, and related issues.

Her style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and compassion, and she combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to shape individualized treatment plans. Lauren aims to tailor conversations and interventions to each person’s circumstances, focusing on practical skills and reflective work that fit their goals.

She frames mental health as a journey and offers encouragement and support for those ready to take initial steps toward change, meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively toward meaningful progress.

CBT, Client-Centered Practice, and Online Options

Lauren integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered stance to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and stress. CBT-focused work typically involves setting clear goals, experimenting with new coping strategies, and tracking progress between sessions to create practical change.

She also emphasizes client-centered therapy, which centers on empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that treatment reflects each person’s values and priorities. For clients who benefit from emotion regulation and interpersonal skills, elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness may be woven into sessions to strengthen distress tolerance and present-moment awareness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Online formats make that collaborative work more flexible by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations and to choose the communication style that fits their schedule and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, and career-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy and elements of DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create practical, collaborative treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience providing mental health and substance use treatment in a variety of clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and located?
Lauren holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 77128.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English