Lauren Dawood , LPC, LCMHC

Lauren Dawood is a licensed counselor practicing in North Carolina with professional licensure also held in Wisconsin and 11 years of experience supporting adults through a range of emotional and life challenges. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and the LCMHC credential, which denotes Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, reflecting formal training in assessment and therapeutic intervention.

Lauren works with people facing stress and anxiety, depression and mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and eating and food-related concerns. She also supports clients coping with relationship and career challenges, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, as well as a variety of attachment and family issues. Her practice includes attention to identity-related concerns such as LGBT matters and other life changes that can affect wellbeing.

Her approach is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she shapes dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person’s specific circumstances. Lauren emphasizes collaboration and individualized care, helping clients identify practical coping skills and strategies for daily life. She recognizes that beginning therapy can be a courageous step and affirms the effort it takes to reach out for help.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lauren uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the individual's values and goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring interventions to what matters most to the client, which can be especially useful for relationship, identity, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another core approach. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change reactions and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers structured skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for mood instability, impulsive behaviors, and chronic emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lauren works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support across distances, help clients maintain momentum between sessions, and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life.