Lauren Williams , MD, LCSW-C

Lauren Williams earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland in 2019 and holds MD and LCSW-C credentials. MD indicates a medical degree and LCSW-C denotes a licensed clinical social worker credential. She specializes in perinatal and postpartum care with a focus on maternal mental health, helping people navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and the early parenting period.

Drawing on both clinical training and lived experience as a mother of two who has navigated her own postpartum journey, she offers empathetic, practical support aimed at restoring balance during major life transitions. Her approach emphasizes building coping skills, managing stress, and improving emotional well-being through evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and other life changes. Based in Maryland, she uses client-centered principles to collaborate with each person on individualized goals and to tailor strategies that reflect each client’s needs and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches that guide flexible online care

Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person’s own perspective and goals, creating space for clients to lead conversations while the therapist offers empathy and support - it helps when people need validation and collaborative problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can decrease reactivity and support emotional regulation, useful for managing stress, postpartum challenges, and ongoing mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lauren works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine what combination of methods best fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access care around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support during life transitions. These formats offer flexibility while preserving the therapeutic relationship and practical effectiveness of ongoing treatment.