Humanistic Therapists in Skaneateles, NY

I graduated from Princeton University and completed my clinical education at Columbia University. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance abuse modalities of treatment, and primarily work with adults and young adults. The most common focuses of therapy are depression, anxiety, difficulties with coping, panic disorders, sports performance, relationships, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.

Now Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you struggling with who to call or where to turn right now? I understand that reaching out to talk to someone about your personal struggles or life challenges can be difficult and I am committed to provide you the support you need to promote personal growth through this unprecedented time. I am located on the beautiful Sinclair property in Skaneateles, offering a safe, quiet and discrete place of peace and tranquility. You are not alone, I will be by your side, helping you develop better clarity, understanding and direction. Please visit my website for more details on the services I offer.

No one is a stranger to finding a way forward in difficult times. Many of those I work with struggle with issues related to relationships, depression, and/or tragic events. At times, others come for brief, short-term treatment for issues that are not all-consuming, but to improve how they manage these and also use these difficulties to become more fully empowered. Regardless of the specific goals of therapy, our general ideal is to reach healing and wellness as well as for finding meaning and peace.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is certified in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). For the past 10 years I have worked with youth, adults, couples, and families within outpatient, in-home, virtual, and residential settings. My goal in treatment is to empower and equip individuals seeking help with the insight, support, and strategies necessary to achieve, and sustain, wellness within the safety of a confidential and judgement-free space.

**At this time I am unable to take on new clients, please check back as this is frequently changing.**** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, received my Master's in Social Work from Syracuse University in 2007, and have been in practice since. I have multiple years of experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, families and adults through the use a various therapeutic modalities and in various settings. Therapy is a unique, individual experience, and I work to focus on the client's needs. I further my education to increase my knowledge and therapeutic skills, as well as better assist my clients.

All appointments are currently offered online only via Skype or Zoom. I use an integrative approach to treatment including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, existential, and multicultural approaches to help adults and older adults with a variety of issues including anxiety and depression. I also have clinical knowledge of abnormal psychology, mood disturbances, and self harming behavior. I take a strength based approach to the work, and I work with patients for short-term therapy and for longer-term therapy. I focus on unconscious factors to help patients increase self-awareness and insight.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with several years of clinical practice. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. During sessions with clients I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches. These modalities include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, Solution Focused and Positive Psychology. Therapy should be a unique and individual experience for each client. Currently, while providing therapy via Telehealth, I am working with adults only (18 years and older).

Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.

​My name is Lauren Guest O'Brien and I have been working in the counseling field since 2005.  I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.  I have experience working with individuals of all ages but my current practice is working with adolescents and adults.  I have expertise in a variety of mental health issues; my current passions are working in the areas of Anxiety, Trauma and Grief, Adjustment, Pregnancy/Prenatal, and Postpartum.