I’m Lauren, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor who specializes in trauma and grief. I am dedicated to helping clients address the challenges of life with confidence and accordance with their values, and supporting clinicians who are also passionate about walking this journey with their clients. 

Together we will attempt to answer some of the big questions that come with significant life events and major changes - “How do I move forward?, Why did I have to go through this?, Who am I now?”. Life is unpredictable and brings us negative experiences. As a provider, therapy has taught me that it is possible to accept the negatives in a way that still allows us to feel emotion and take action toward making change.

As both a Clinician and Supervisor, I prioritize understanding people as they are, and providing the most appropriate support to get them where they want to be. Discomfort does often result in growth, but I believe in creating a warm space so discomfort is welcome and learned from without shame. I am good at finding strengths in others and find joy in exploring this. I especially enjoy working with clients (and clinicians!) who have received diagnoses, or have suspected some type of neurodivergence.

On the supervisory side, I love helping new clinicians find their voice and supporting clinicians who are interested in incorporating all elements of their clients' identities and lifestyles in their work together. As both a Clinician and Supervisor, I prioritize understanding people as they are, and providing the most appropriate support to get them where they want to be. 

Hi, my name is Marissa, and I am passionate about supporting people through non-judgmental and person-centered counseling work. I believe in building community and compassion for ourselves and others. I prioritize helping people find stability and purpose.

I specialize in helping adults in all stages of life. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, identity exploration, and any other challenges that come from just being a person in this world. I have experience working with people that have a variety of disabilities and chronic conditions.

Speaking to a counselor is a big choice. I will make sure our work together is personalized, collaborative, and focused on what you need. I want to create a space where you do not have to feel alone or lost. I am here to support you.