- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Art therapy options
About Lauren
Lauren Oates is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, and issues such as guilt and shame. Sessions are grounded in practical talk and activities rather than medical labels.
Lauren describes her style as person-centered. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and works from what the client wants to change. She uses clients' strengths to guide progress instead of focusing only on diagnoses.
She also offers art therapy for people who prefer using creative work to express feelings. Making something can help when words are hard to find and can also be a straightforward way to notice shifts in mood. Art activities are blended into sessions when they fit a client's goals.
Her methods include techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. In practice this means talking through patterns, trying small experiments, and noticing emotional responses in the moment.
Lauren previously worked in a nonprofit community mental health setting. That experience involved supporting people with complex life stressors and limited resources. She aims to make therapy a practical part of overall health care.
To begin, Lauren asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The clinic uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and fees vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and following the client's priorities. In online sessions this looks like starting from what matters most and adjusting pacing and methods to the person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments. Online CBT often uses brief homework, thought records, and step-by-step practice between sessions to test what changes. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will discuss options and try different methods with the client to see what fits their needs and preferences. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness exercises, or art-based activities. Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoiding travel time. Online sessions also make it possible to use shared digital worksheets, audio-guided mindfulness, or to bring art materials into the session when art activities are chosen. These choices aim to make therapy usable in everyday life rather than to promise a specific result.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, and emotional issues like guilt and shame among many other concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, using talk therapies and exercises to notice patterns and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience and has worked in a nonprofit community mental health setting supporting people with complex stressors.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.