- Empathic listening
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative planning
About Lauren
Lauren Porter is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, grief, bipolar mood changes, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
Porter centers the person in the room and collaborates on the goals that matter most. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies alongside acceptance-based and client-centered ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills. Sessions include identifying barriers, practicing coping techniques, and developing routines that fit daily life.
Her style is empathetic and sincere, with an emphasis on respect and compassion. She draws on emotionally focused and Jungian perspectives when helpful to understand patterns in relationships and deeper personal themes. Over seven years of practice, she has worked with adults across a broad range of concerns and presentations.
Therapy with her typically involves a mix of talk, skill-building, and reflective work tailored to each person’s needs. She encourages collaboration so clients can test strategies and adjust plans as they learn what helps. For people juggling parenting and family responsibilities, she aims to make therapy practical and applicable to everyday demands.
To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete the platform’s Start Therapy steps and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How certain approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It uses values and small committed actions to guide change and can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce unhelpful thinking and improve mood and functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand patterns in relationships and respond to emotional needs with more clarity and connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. This is a shared process that may shift as goals and needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or longer focused sessions when a deeper conversation is helpful. Many people find it simpler to try techniques and homework between sessions in the context of their everyday routine, which can speed up learning and make new habits more practical.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lauren address?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, relationship and family matters, grief, bipolar mood changes, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathic, sincere, and nonjudgmental. She works collaboratively and focuses on practical coping strategies alongside reflective conversation.
What is her professional experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience working primarily with adults on a range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.