- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Narrative therapy
About Lauren
Lauren Rodriguez is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Lauren speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Lauren uses a straightforward, client-centered style that helps people name what feels most urgent. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change small routines. She also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skill-building. That can mean making a plan for coping when anxiety spikes, practicing communication patterns for tense relationships, or pacing recovery after trauma. Lauren pays attention to everyday pressures young adults face, like work, study, money, and early relationship challenges.
Her work also covers longer-running issues such as addictions, grief, family problems, eating and body image concerns, and questions about life purpose. She helps people address impulses, anger, and caregiver stress in concrete, manageable ways.
Lauren asks for honest conversation at the start and checks in often about progress. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The cost varies with location and uses a cancel-anytime subscription model.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's concerns so they feel heard and respected. In practice this looks like open conversation, regular check-ins about goals, and adjusting pacing to what the person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into patterns that can be changed with simple exercises and short experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and work- or school-related stress. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problem stories and try new ways of describing difficult experiences, which can reduce shame and open options for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks progress and changes direction if something isn’t working, keeping decisions shared and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, and everyday life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Some formats can be shorter or use audio only, which helps when a quick check-in is needed or when bandwidth is limited. Talk with Lauren during the matching process to pick the best setup for your schedule and needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as grief, addictions, and career questions.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a client-centered approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to build skills and reframe unhelpful stories.
How much experience does she have?
Lauren has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in Florida.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she take international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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