Dr. Lauren Serdencuk , LMFT

Dr. Lauren Serdencuk is a Florida-based licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a PhD from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercy College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CUNY Queens College. In addition, she is a Certified Addiction Professional in Florida, offering focused support for people facing substance use concerns.

Her practice centers on helping individuals and families manage challenges such as substance abuse, chronic illness, depression, and anxiety. Trained in both systemic and individual approaches, she brings an emphasis on practical, forward-looking strategies rather than dwelling on past problems. That solution-focused orientation guides sessions toward concrete steps, personalized goals, and measurable progress.

Dr. Serdencuk works collaboratively with clients who are motivated for change and willing to engage in new possibilities. She integrates evidence-informed techniques to address relationship dynamics, coping skills, and recovery planning, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances and values. Her experience includes supporting caregivers, blended families, and those navigating life transitions, with attention to both symptom relief and restored functioning.

Known for a compassionate and pragmatic style, Dr. Serdencuk aims to create a space where clients can explore options, build resilience, and move toward the future they want.

Approaches That Guide Online Work with Dr. Serdencuk

Dr. Serdencuk uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where each person’s experience and goals direct the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people clarify values, make decisions, and build self-directed change.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Motivational interviewing is another tool she employs when readiness for change is mixed or when addiction and behavioral change are central concerns. This method emphasizes strengthening personal motivation and resolving ambivalence through respectful, goal-focused conversation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Serdencuk works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time based on feedback and progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to receive consistent care around work, family, and health demands. These options help clients maintain continuity of support and access therapists from their own communities and routines.