
Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Downey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Lexington, KY 40509
Let's Connect (859) 295-3882

Generational trauma, racialized trauma, system-induced trauma... Trauma is far-reaching and multifaceted and to varying degrees, trauma impacts every single person on the face of this Earth as does ones sexuality. As a trauma specialist and certified sex provider, those who seek to gain insight and process trauma(s) and current life stressors related to relationships . Inclusive exploration, culturally responsive, and trauma-based sexuality-informed counseling approaches YOU have the ability to highlight and tap into your own empowerment, peace, joy, and self-love. Growth begins within. If you are ready to do the work, I am here.
I offer counseling to clients and couples from all walks of life who have experienced trauma, personal stressors, sex/relationship issues and everything in between. As a client-centered doctor of clinical counseling, my clinical orientation is grounded in knowing my role is to help clients tap into their highest level of self actualization and functioning.
If you are someone who has experienced trauma and significant life stressors over the course of your life and you are seeking to gain a greater understanding about yourself and how you are navigating the world from an interpersonal and reflective perspective consider contacting me for a consultation for couples, individual, sex, or trauma-based therapy.
Call or Email Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Downey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (859) 295-3882
Let's Connect (859) 295-3882

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network

Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Downey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (859) 295-3882
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Kentucky / 164142 Lauren Elizabeth Downey
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education and Superivsion , Ed.D, Graduated 2019
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6423382 / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
- Sex Therapy
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Pre-martial counseling
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative couples and sex therapy (ICST)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Downey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (859) 295-3882