Lauren Avery
Counselor, MS, NCC, LGPC (she, her)
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- Medical Assistance
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LGP16856 Lauren A Hayze
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Hood College, Master of Science in Counseling, Graduated 2025
- Certificate from American Red Cross 01KPVTQ / 2024
- Degree/Diploma from University of Maryland College Park Bachelor of Psychology / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Veterans
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Groups
"Inside Out" Emotional Growth Group
This 12-week, in-person group for kids ages 8–12 meets weekly for 90 minutes at Advanced Behavioral Health in Frederick. Inspired by Inside Out, children explore emotions through movement-based activities, creative play, and therapeutic approaches (CBT, Adlerian, IFS). Kids build emotional awareness, coping skills, resilience, empathy, and social skills while learning to manage feelings in healthy ways. With a small, supportive group, each child receives individualized attention and shared connection. Activities are fun, active, and tailored for ADHD and diverse learning needs, keeping sessions hands-on, engaging, and empowering.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Location
Advanced Behavioral Health
1003 West 7th Street
Suite 200
Frederick, MD 21701
"Inside Out 2" Emotional Growth Group
This 12-week, in-person group for teens ages 13–17 meets weekly for 90 minutes at Advanced Behavioral Health in Frederick. Inspired by Inside Out 2, teens explore the complex emotions of adolescence through discussion, creative activities, and therapeutic approaches (CBT, Adlerian, IFS). Participants develop emotional awareness, coping strategies, resilience, and healthy communication skills while learning to manage stress, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. With a small, supportive group, each teen benefits from individualized attention, peer connection, and empowering, engaging activities designed for diverse learning needs.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
Location
1003 West 7th Street
Suite 200
Frederick, MD 21701
Healing from Complex Trauma (support group)
This 12-week, in-person group for adults with complex trauma meets weekly for 90 minutes at Advanced Behavioral Health in Frederick. In a safe, supportive setting, participants learn about trauma’s impact on the brain and body while practicing skills to regulate emotions, reduce triggers, and strengthen resilience. Using psychoeducation, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches, members build healthier coping strategies and foster empowerment. With a small group size, each participant benefits from shared connection, validation, and individualized attention in a respectful, healing space.