Lauren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A (she, her)


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of North Carolina / P022140 Supervised by Lara Markovits (North Carolina / C010908) Lauren Wallace
- Attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of Social Work
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Autism
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Feminist
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Virtual DBT Skills Workshop
This is a virtual DBT Skills Workshop that is beginning February 11, 2026. The workshop is specifically designed for neurodivergent adults (18+). Please indicate your interest by emailing lauren@markovitscounseling.com. Sessions are a structured yet flexible space that affirms neurodivergent experiences while teaching practical skills drawn from the four core DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The workshop costs $50 per session, is held over 20 weeks, and meets on Wednesday evenings (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET).
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Location
3622 Lyckan Parkway
Durham, NC 27707
Virtual Creative Expression Group
Express Yourself! This is a fun, judgment-free space for adults to explore and express feelings through art, music, and other creative activities. Here, you can be yourself, connect with others, and discover positive ways to handle life’s ups and downs. No matter how you’re feeling, this group helps you express, grow, and build confidence. More details will be shared soon! We hope to start this group in January 2026 (depending on interest).
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3622 Lyckan Parkway
Durham, NC 27707
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