Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How Lauren works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, Tennessee, Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lauren
Dr. Lauren Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship or family challenges. She focuses on concerns like trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Her practice also addresses ADHD and issues related to adoption and foster care. Her style is direct and caring. She listens first, then helps clients name what feels most urgent.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while also attending to how past experiences affect present relationships and emotions. Dr. Smith uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior, Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship influences, and Mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. She also integrates client-centered and Jungian perspectives when those fit. She has 13 years of clinical experience working with diverse identities and backgrounds.
Her practice pays attention to cultural context and the ways identity shapes stress and coping. She emphasizes collaboration and clear steps clients can try between sessions. People who reach out can expect an empathic yet straightforward clinician who helps them develop coping skills, rebuild connection, and manage strong emotions.
To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and follow the matching and scheduling steps.
What Lauren works with
Everything Lauren lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lauren's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Divorce and separation
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
Approaches Lauren lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and patterns. It helps people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and supports building more supported ways of connecting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It offers concrete steps and exercises to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Smith treats the choice as collaborative and will help clients decide which methods to try based on their goals, history, and what feels most useful. She often blends approaches to fit real-life needs rather than using a single method.
If you plan to work online, confirm the specific session options before booking since session formats are set by the therapist. Many people find online sessions useful because they make scheduling easier, allow short check-ins between in-person commitments, and reduce travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to practice skills from home and to bring real-life situations into conversation during sessions.
Questions people ask about Lauren
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Dr. Smith supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and family or relationship concerns, plus topics like parenting, grief, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and offers exercises to use between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 13 years of experience as a clinician working with diverse clients and complex family and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licenses in Tennessee and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of scheduling?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.