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Lauren Stephenson

Practical, strengths-based therapy with CBT focus

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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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 a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, and challenges related to ADHD and addictions.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, communication and control struggles, domestic violence, and mood or self-harm concerns. Her work extends to areas like LGBT matters, women's issues, career and financial stress, social anxiety, isolation, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is supportive and encouraging, emphasizing collaborative care that starts with where each person currently is and what they want to focus on. Lauren integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with strengths-based and solution-focused elements, and she draws on dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful.

She aims to tailor treatment to each individual's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Lauren seeks to help clients identify practical skills and new perspectives to move toward the life they want.

She invites prospective clients to explore therapy as a guided process and to take an active role in shaping their goals and interventions.

Online Therapy and Evidence-Informed Approaches

Lauren commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and is useful for addressing mood, anxiety, and many daily functioning concerns.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or coping under intense stress are priorities. DBT offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making impulsive choices.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and may blend techniques from different models to suit individual needs.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make attending therapy more flexible around work, family, and other commitments. These options let clients engage in therapy from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity of care, and choose the format that feels most comfortable while working toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lauren work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, and related issues such as isolation, mood disorders, and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is supportive and encouraging, meeting clients where they are and following their priorities while using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C007090 and practices in that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's 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