Dr. Lauren Colston
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist and PSYPACT-certified, providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, ADHD, and emotional or behavioral dysregulation. Clients often seek support for feeling overwhelmed by stress, school or work difficulties, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I help individuals build emotional regulation skills, improve coping strategies, and create practical change using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches informed by clinical and school-based experience.
I provide therapy, assessment, supervision, and professional development for individuals, families, and organizations navigating emotional, behavioral, and crisis-related challenges. I specialize in parent support for school behavior problems, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and school-related concerns, as well as crisis prevention and response with practical
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to support yourself or your child, you’re not alone. Many clients come to me during difficult transitions or escalating concerns. I offer a supportive, collaborative space to help you gain clarity, stability, and direction. When you’re ready, I’m here to help.
Call or Email Dr. Lauren Colston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 450-6482
Let's Connect (301) 450-6482
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
Dr. Lauren Colston
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 450-6482
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 05984 Lauren Colston
- In Practice for 19 years
- License: Virginia Board of Psychology 0810005976 / 2019
- License: Washington DC Board of Psychology PSY1001523 / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Lauren Colston
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 450-6482
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self-Injury & Crisis Prevention
- Child & Adolescent
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Dr. Lauren Colston
Psychologist, PsyD
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3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Lauren Colston
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 450-6482
Location
Additional Location
Coping Corners, LLC
Washington, DC 20006
(301) 450-6482