- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- Coping strategies
About Lauren
Lauren Herman is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee with 13 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, motivation, and building self-esteem and coping skills. She describes the client as the expert of their story and centers practical skill-building in sessions.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens to what is happening now and helps people develop tools they can use right away. Sessions often include talking through current stresses, identifying small changes, and practicing skills to manage overwhelming moments.
Lauren works with a wide range of concerns including depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship issues. She also helps people with body image, codependency, communication problems, and struggles around fertility or family of origin issues. Social anxiety and phobia are part of her focus areas as well.
In session she aims to break big problems into manageable steps. That can mean learning breathing or grounding techniques, experimenting with different ways to respond to anxious thoughts, or setting clear goals for change. She will adjust the pace and focus based on what the person says is most useful.
People who prefer direct feedback and practical exercises may find her style a good fit. She uses plain language and keeps sessions focused on skills and plans that can be practiced between meetings. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Lauren uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping tools such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments; this helps people manage acute anxiety and build reliable responses to stressful moments. Another approach emphasizes structured problem solving and goal setting to break larger issues into manageable steps and track progress over time.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The emphasis is on trying methods, checking what helps, and changing course if needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people meet with licensed professionals from their home area while keeping session time practical for work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and related concerns such as body image, codependency, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, with short-term tools and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.