- Stress and anxiety
- Solution focused work
- Trauma informed methods
About Lauren
Lauren Pernell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Lauren also lists focus areas such as caregiver stress, communication problems, workplace issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
She has provided counseling in both group and individual formats across different settings. That experience includes supporting adults with relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Her background also includes work with people managing ADHD challenges, career transitions, and family conflict.
Lauren uses a mix of evidence-based techniques in her sessions. Examples mentioned in her background include Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches guide how she structures sessions and sets short-term, practical goals.
Sessions tend to emphasize clear, concrete steps people can try between meetings. Lauren often works on communication skills, coping strategies for stress and anxiety, and goal-focused plans for changes like quitting smoking or navigating midlife concerns. Group work has been used when people can benefit from shared discussion and skill practice.
She practices in Panama City, Florida, and conducts sessions in English. Lauren does not take international clients. Before booking, users should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform's booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Lauren draws from a few evidence-based approaches. Solution Focused Brief Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and practical steps to try between sessions. It is useful for people who want quick, actionable changes in how they handle stress or workplace issues.Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on understanding how past experiences affect current thoughts and reactions, and it teaches skills to reduce distress and build coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication, which can help with relationship strain and anxiety.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss the options with each person, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust methods as needed rather than committing to a single technique from the start.
The practical benefits of doing sessions online include fitting appointments into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to attend short check-ins, practice skills between meetings, or continue care during life changes without needing to commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical steps and communication skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing counseling in individual and group settings.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices in Panama City, Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.