- Social anxiety and phobia
- Panic and mood issues
- Trauma informed approach
About Lauren
Lauren Scharadin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. She works with young adults and adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life changes. Lauren also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, and related mood or control issues.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical steps to manage symptoms. Lauren helps people learn tools to reduce anxious moments, handle mood shifts, and build steadier routines.
Her background includes more than a decade of clinical practice helping people cope after difficult experiences. She draws on trauma-informed and client-centered ideas to guide sessions. This means attention to past events that still affect daily life and a focus on the person's present goals.
Sessions tend to prioritize skills people can use between meetings. That can include breathing and grounding techniques, steps to face social situations more often, and strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts. Lauren helps clients test small changes and notice what works for them.
She supports people aiming to strengthen self-confidence and regain control when anxiety or mood symptoms interfere. The tone in sessions is practical and direct, with clear steps and check-ins to track progress.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Lauren uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on workable skills. One common method helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and low mood. This involves identifying specific worry patterns and practicing small experiments to test new ways of coping.Another approach she uses is trauma-informed care, which pays attention to past events that continue to affect current reactions. This method helps people understand how past experiences shape responses and learn pacing strategies to reduce overwhelm when revisiting difficult memories.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Lauren works with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful and what feels manageable.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between meetings, helping therapy fit into everyday life without requiring a long commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What specific concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as panic disorder and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is evidence-based and practical, focusing on skills and steps people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and test changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with young adults and adults on mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.