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Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
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Lauren Edwards

Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC (they, them)

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119 North Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Let's Connect (360) 295-4340
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My experience as a social work fellow at Seattle Children’s Hospital, a family care coordinator with Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe), and a clinical research assistant and mobile exposure coach at Bradley Hospital’s Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) provides a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, assessment, and care coordination.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and families, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as exposure therapy. As a queer, neurodivergent, transracial and transnational adoptee, I am passionate about providing culturally responsive and affirming care, particularly for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and adoptee communities.
I value working at the intersection of individual healing and systemic change, believing in the power of holistic, strengths-based care. I approach my work with curiosity, empathy, and a strong equity lens. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, creating art, and organizing within the Chinese adoptee community.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

119 North Commercial Street

Bellingham, WA 98225 map

(360) 295-4340
I offer therapy sessions in-person on Fridays and virtually Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays. I'm free in the evenings Wednesdays-Thursdays.
I specialize in Anxiety, Family Conflict and Adoption 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (360) 295-4340
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

119 North Commercial Street

Bellingham, WA 98225 map

(360) 295-4340
I offer therapy sessions in-person on Fridays and virtually Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays. I'm free in the evenings Wednesdays-Thursdays.
I specialize in Anxiety, Family Conflict and Adoption 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Coordinated Care
  • Dayforce
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • First Health
  • Healthcare Management Administrators
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • LifeWise
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • Uniform | UMP
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Rule and Associates proudly accept Medicaid and CHIP, as well as most private insurance plans.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340
"
Rule and Associates proudly accept Medicaid and CHIP, as well as most private insurance plans.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Washington / SC70024317 Supervised by Sarah TenBroek (Washington / LW60307482) Lauren Jingxin Edwards
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Washington, MSW/MPH, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Indiana University BA in Psychology with Minors in Law and Public Policy and Counseling / 2019
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I am trained and have trained other clinicians in exposure therapy for anxiety and OCD. My experience also includes supporting children and families in crisis through Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) and working with families affected by eating disorders.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340
"
I am trained and have trained other clinicians in exposure therapy for anxiety and OCD. My experience also includes supporting children and families in crisis through Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) and working with families affected by eating disorders.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Family Conflict
  • Adoption

Expertise

  • Child
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with clients facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma, and have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals with ADHD and/or Autism. In our first sessions, we'll explore your reasons for seeking therapy and what approaches may best fit your needs. Together, we'll create a treatment plan that reflects your goals and helps you feel grounded and understood.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340
"
I work with clients facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma, and have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals with ADHD and/or Autism. In our first sessions, we'll explore your reasons for seeking therapy and what approaches may best fit your needs. Together, we'll create a treatment plan that reflects your goals and helps you feel grounded and understood.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My work is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach. I often integrate CBT and DBT techniques to help clients build coping skills. For example, through Exposure Therapy, I support clients with anxiety or OCD in gradually and safely facing the thoughts or situations that trigger distress, helping them feel more empowered and confident in managing their symptoms.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340
"
My work is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach. I often integrate CBT and DBT techniques to help clients build coping skills. For example, through Exposure Therapy, I support clients with anxiety or OCD in gradually and safely facing the thoughts or situations that trigger distress, helping them feel more empowered and confident in managing their symptoms.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
or call with questions - (360) 295-4340

Location

Primary Location

119 North Commercial Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 295-4340
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person on Fridays and virtually Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays. I'm free in the evenings Wednesdays-Thursdays.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (360) 295-4340
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person on Fridays and virtually Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays. I'm free in the evenings Wednesdays-Thursdays.
Photo of Lauren Edwards, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Lauren Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (360) 295-4340