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About
If you’re here perusing these therapist profiles, it’s probably because something’s not quite right. Maybe you hate your job, feel stuck in it, or have trouble finding one that feels congruent for you. Maybe it’s some turbulence occurring in your relationship– or the absence of a relationship when you long for one. Or perhaps life is forcing you to adjust to something that's pushing you past your limits to deal.
Or you feel like you've lost your ability to enjoy life, even when things are objectively great. The goal of therapy is not ONLY to feel better, but ultimately, to fully enjoy life. That process begins with learning what you need in order to feel joy.
If any of these scenarios sounds like you, please reach out and let’s talk. I offer free 15-minute phone consultations to learn about you and your needs. I would love to help you learn to shift from surviving to thriving.

Lauren Gardner
“If you're here looking at therapist profiles, something isn't right. Let's find out what that is, and get you living a more authentic life. ”
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Call or Email Lauren Gardner for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 887-8503
Finances
- Session Fee: $160 per session
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- State Employee Health Plan NC
- Out of Network
BCBS, State health plan, or self-pay at time of service.
Email me or call (919) 887-8503 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 11 Years
- License: North Carolina / 10695
- School: University of West Georgia
- Year Graduated: 2012
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: University of West Georgia / Integrative Health Studies
- Certificate Date: 2012
- Degree: North Carolina State University / Ph.D.
- Year graduated: 2019
Lauren Gardner's Groups
Anxiety and Depression Open Group
Currently interviewing new clients for a new twice-monthly group. This group will begin after my practice reopens following COVID-19. Exact date TBD.
Location
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
Issues
- "Quarterlife" Transitions
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gender Nonbinary
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Faith:
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
- Adults
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Experiential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Psychodynamic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Group
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2023