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Knightdale, NC 27545
Do you feel like you’re constantly bracing for the next blow, or perhaps you’ve simply shut down to survive? Trauma, whether from a betrayal, a major life transition, or past abuse, has a way of keeping you stuck in a loop of isolation. You’re likely exhausted from carrying a heavy past that refuses to stay back there, leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. You want to feel safe in your own body again and stop the identity-shift that happens when you’re triggered. You deserve more than just "getting by"; you deserve to feel grounded, whole, and truly hopeful.
I specialize in helping you process the "stuck" memories that talk therapy can’t always reach. As an EMDRIA-trained EMDR therapist, I provide a trauma-informed, person-centered space where your complexity is honored. We’ll use EMDR to help your brain’s natural healing process, reducing the intensity of triggers and the weight of the past.
Taking this first step is brave, especially when trust has been broken before. You don’t have to carry the weight of your history alone anymore. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients 16+ to begin their healing journey. When you’re ready to reclaim your sense of self and finally breathe a little easier, reach out. I am here to support you.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

Knightdale, NC 27545

(984) 271-8708

Advocate Counseling and Consulting , PLLC

Wilson, NC 27893

I am accepting new clients for telethealth services in North Carolina, I am available Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Women's Issues 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Lauren Arney
Let's Connect (984) 271-8708
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

Knightdale, NC 27545

(984) 271-8708

Advocate Counseling and Consulting , PLLC

Wilson, NC 27893

I am accepting new clients for telethealth services in North Carolina, I am available Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Women's Issues 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Lauren Arney

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Contigo
  • Healthy Blue North Carolina
  • MedCost
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I am NOT in net-work with BCBS Blue Home/Blue Local, UNC Alliance. I also welcome self-pay clients and we can discuss sliding scale rates to help keep therapy accessible. Payments are processed through a secure system.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708
"
I am NOT in net-work with BCBS Blue Home/Blue Local, UNC Alliance. I also welcome self-pay clients and we can discuss sliding scale rates to help keep therapy accessible. Payments are processed through a secure system.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of North Carolina / A19785 Supervised by Paula Lavocat (North Carolina / 10283) Lauren Arney
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Rollins College , Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA , Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Counseling Association 6696090 / 2024
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I am under supervision utilizing an integrative approach that empathizes the relationship between supervisor and supervisee. I am also an EMDRIA trained EMDR Therapist.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708
"
I am under supervision utilizing an integrative approach that empathizes the relationship between supervisor and supervisee. I am also an EMDRIA trained EMDR Therapist.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Life Transitions
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma related to their life circumstances and/or relationships. During our initial sessions, we will examine some of the themes that may surround those areas of distress and work together to create a plan to address them in a way that helps you feel more in control of your story.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma related to their life circumstances and/or relationships. During our initial sessions, we will examine some of the themes that may surround those areas of distress and work together to create a plan to address them in a way that helps you feel more in control of your story.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708


Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach to therapy is client-centered and from an integrative approach. I am an EMDRIA trained EMDR Therapist, which also informs my practice. We each have our own stories and no one person is the same, therefore I pull from several different approaches (integrative) depending on your unique needs.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708
"
My approach to therapy is client-centered and from an integrative approach. I am an EMDRIA trained EMDR Therapist, which also informs my practice. We each have our own stories and no one person is the same, therefore I pull from several different approaches (integrative) depending on your unique needs.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 271-8708

Location

Primary Location

Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

Knightdale, NC 27545

(984) 271-8708

Additional Location

Advocate Counseling and Consulting , PLLC

Wilson, NC 27893

(984) 271-8708
"
I am accepting new clients for telethealth services in North Carolina, I am available Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (984) 271-8708
"
I am accepting new clients for telethealth services in North Carolina, I am available Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm.
Photo of Lauren Arney, Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Lauren Arney
Counselor, MA , LCMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (984) 271-8708