Lauren Young

Lauren Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a straightforward, empathetic style to sessions. Lauren often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and major life changes. She is open to talking about spiritual beliefs when that matters to a client.

Lauren began her work in a community mental health agency, where she learned how poverty, addiction, trauma, and other stressors affect daily life. That background shaped her practical approach to problem solving. She has substantial experience supporting young adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors.

Her style is warm and goal oriented. She uses Client-Centered techniques to listen and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy help her clients set clear goals, practice new skills, and track small changes that add up.

Lauren has a particular interest in supporting people adjusting to new seasons like engagement or new parenthood. She says those transitions come with big highs and unexpected stresses, and she helps people find ways to cope and move forward. She combines active problem solving with a compassionate presence.

Lauren earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Arts from Milligan College. She draws on those training experiences and her years in community settings to offer practical, down-to-earth support.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Lauren combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to keep sessions focused and practical. Client-Centered Therapy means she listens closely and follows what matters most to the person seeking help, which can make it easier to name priorities and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and offers simple techniques to try between meetings to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood.

Finding the right fit is collaborative. Lauren will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches suits their goals, preferences, and pace. Together they define clear objectives and regularly check whether the plan is working or needs adjustment.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support consistent check-ins during life transitions. It also lets people try short focused sessions for a skills check-in or longer meetings for deeper work, depending on what the therapist offers and the client's needs.