Lauren (she/her) is deeply committed to working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including supporting children, adolescents and their families. Lauren is dedicated to gender affirming care and treatment for all of her clients. Her passion also extends to individuals undergoing faith transitions and navigating religious trauma.  

Utah has always been home to Lauren who has a strong love for the mountains and Utah scenery. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with friends and family, thrifting, and finding new places to explore locally.

Client Ages: 3+

Client Population: Children, Teens, Families, Young Adults, Co-Parents, and Adults

Experience: LGBTQIA+, Gender Identity, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Religious Trauma, Life Transitions, Play Therapy, Parent-Child Relationships, and working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist

Therapeutic Modalities: Client Centered Therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy Techniques, Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT

Education: Master of Social Work, University of Utah, 2023

Certifications and Memberships: Certified in Child Centered Play Therapy, and member of The LGBTQ-Affirmative Psychotherapists Guild of Utah since 2021

Cookie is a hypoallergenic toy poodle who frequently joins sessions as a part of the therapeutic progress. Cookie is a rescue navigating her own mental health and can be timid, but still loves a warm hello and cuddles.

Hobbies: Longingly starting out windows, going on walks, cuddles, and playing with toys.