Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in North Bend, WA

Lauren is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from University of Utah and her Master’s in Social Work from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Lauren has graduate and post-graduate clinical training in assessing, diagnosing, and treating OCD, ADHD, PTSD, school refusal, and other areas of need. Lauren specializes in treatment of adolescents and family systems, and is dedicated to this work and enjoys helping others.

I am here to be your guide so you can embody a greater sense of connection, confidence, and ease within yourself and your relationships. I help those struggling with their partner or family relationships, navigating big life transitions, adjusting to medical illness or injuries, processing grief/loss, and living with the impacts of trauma. We will explore holistic and mindful approaches to your unique story, to help you grow your self-awareness and find more authentic ways in your day-to-day to thrive.

There are times in life we all need help and understanding. I am here to guide you to find the answers you seek within yourself and your relationships. My focus is relational and attachment based, client centered, and solution-focused. I work with individuals, couple and families – pre-teens to adults who are seeking development in their internal life as well as in relationships, specializing in helping to improve emotional connection, communication and conflict resolution between couples and among family members.

Are you feeling a sense of dissatisfaction with the way things are in your life right now? Being overwhelmed, discouraged and dissatisfied are often indicators that you have stepped out of alignment with your inner wisdom. That wise part of yourself is calling for your attention. I work with adults and older adolescents from a non-pathologizing perspective, meaning I don’t place much emphasis on diagnoses.

Whether you are seeking therapy due to understanding a relationship, trying to manage a life transition or develop new coping skills, my work with clients focuses on helping you get to know yourself better so you are equip to navigate life’s challenges. Together we will focus on identifying your values and how to live those out.

Insight Mental Health Group is a network of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to providing individuals, couples, and families with a safe space to explore, understand, and evolve problematic perspectives, beliefs, and patterns of interaction. With values rooted in compassion, collaboration, integrity, and individuality; we are committed to providing each client with the individualized care needed to reach their mental health and relationship goals. To ensure our clients' needs and preferences are met, our providers offer both in-office and virtual visits. Whether it is to assist in addressing anxiety or depression, to help to resolve marital or family conflict, to facilitate healing from the effects of trauma and loss, to aid in dealing with grief or coping with stress, or to provide support and direction for any number of other issues arising from interpersonal relationships, the workplace, school, or self-exploration and personal growth, we are here for you.

My goal is to help individuals and couples experience healthier and happier lives and relationships by providing them with a safe and accepting space to navigate and overcome the challenges they're facing. I help clients discover their strengths while empowering them to understand the "why" of negative patterns and the "how" of making changes. I strive to create a therapeutic process that is enlightening, encouraging, and empowering through educating and supporting my clients. I primarily work with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, infidelity, and grief/loss.

I take an individual, supportive approach to psychotherapy, adapting to the needs of each person. I work best with clients who are committed to developing greater self-awareness and improve coping skills with a focus on depth work. This combination develops symptom relief while also creating opportunity for lasting transformation. I believe we all have the answers inside, we just need a little help navigating. By creating a safe space to process feelings and thoughts, together we can provide fertile ground for healing, growing, and flourishing.