Lauren Blackwood, EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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You may be dealing with ongoing anxiety, a critical inner voice, or thoughts that loop in a way that’s difficult to settle. Sometimes, even ordinary situations can feel like too much, leading to a freeze response or a sense of disconnection from your body. For people who are neurodivergent or have experienced trauma, these responses are understandable—they reflect your nervous system’s effort to keep you safe, not a flaw or failure. Through a trauma-informed approach, we’ll move at a gentle pace to support your system in finding more steadiness, safety, and ease.
As an EMDR-trained trauma therapist, I integrate traditional talk therapy with somatic, mind–body approaches. We link sensations, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while slowing reactions to build awareness. You’ll learn to relax body and mind, release stress, gain insight, and develop practical tools for healthier relationships and clearer boundaries.
Life doesn’t have to feel unmanageable. Wherever you are in your healing process, I’m here to support you. With training in EMDR, experience working with neurodivergence, and certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, I help clients develop steadiness and resilience. I offer a free 20-minute consult-reach out by call, text, or email now to begin.
Call or Email Lauren Blackwood, EMDR Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (888) 569-8230
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Lauren Blackwood, EMDR Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (888) 569-8230
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC50081162 Lauren Chastain-Blackwood
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended University of Maryland, Master of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from Certificate from International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy 2023
- Certificate from EMDR Training Course from EMDR Consulting 2024
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Lauren Chastain-Blackwood
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Lauren Blackwood, EMDR Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (888) 569-8230
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
Lauren Blackwood, EMDR Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (888) 569-8230
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Lauren Blackwood, EMDR Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (888) 569-8230
Location
Additional Location
Washington, DC 20016
(888) 569-8230Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
Lauren Blackwood, EMDR Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (888) 569-8230