Lauren Scupp , LMHC

Lauren Scupp is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor practicing in New York. She earned both her undergraduate degree and her master of science degree from Hofstra University and has spent several years working directly with people facing a broad range of emotional and practical challenges. Her experience includes supporting individuals coping with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, career transitions, trauma and grief, body image and eating-related issues, and other life stressors.

Lauren takes a direct and collaborative approach to therapy, combining honesty with empathy to create a setting where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. She aims to be an empathic, outside perspective in a client’s support network while helping them build skills and insight. Her training as an LMHC reflects specialized preparation to provide mental health counseling, and her rehabilitation certification informs work with functional and vocational concerns.

Rather than promising quick fixes, Lauren focuses on practical steps and individualized strategies that fit each person’s circumstances. Her goal is to support and empower those who are ready to make changes and pursue a more fulfilling life, offering steady guidance as they navigate transitions and challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lauren integrates client-centered therapy with evidence-based skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor work to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and responding to a person’s own goals so individuals feel heard and respected. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lauren works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions and the pace of change so work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access care without disrupting daily routines. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing skill practice between sessions, and let licensed professionals and therapists meet people where they are geographically and logistically.