Lauren is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She has served in the mental health field for over a decade. Prior to beginning her private practice, she worked in group practice, day programs, inpatient units and hospice. She served as Clinical Director at the first holistic recovery center in Rhode Island which focused on treating addiction and assisted in the development of its intensive outpatient program. She is fully trained in EMDR through EMDRIA and completed several holistic trainings at Kripalu that complement her clinical work. Lauren uses an eclectic approach to therapy combining EMDR, DBT, ERP and mindfulness aimed at treating concerns related to trauma, depression, anxiety, maternal health, body image/eating disorders, phobias and OCD. Lauren’s focus is to meet clients where they are by joining them on their therapy journey. She does this by creating a safe environment and encouraging growth. Outside of the therapy space, Lauren is a wife and mother. She enjoys spending time in nature, cooking and connecting with her community.