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Lauren Dawood

Therapist · North Carolina

Lauren Dawood

LPC, LCMHC

Support for stress, mood, and career concerns

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Skill focused
  • Practical goals

About Lauren

Lauren Dawood is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, and relationship concerns. She works with issues related to trauma, eating and body image, ADHD, and concerns linked to LGBTQ identities. Lauren speaks plain, direct language and aims to make the first step easier for people who are unsure where to start.

She uses a collaborative style and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical goals and on building skills that can be used between meetings. Lauren combines talk-based care with hands-on techniques so people leave with tools they can try right away.

Her clinical approaches include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy skills, along with mindfulness and solution-focused methods. That mix lets her address mood symptoms, unhelpful thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and practical problem solving in everyday life.

Lauren holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC. She has been practicing for 11 years and is based in North Carolina.

Conversations often begin by identifying a few clear goals and testing what feels most useful. People who choose to work with her can expect a respectful, flexible process that matches strategies to their situation and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, Wisconsin

Languages

English

How approach and online care fit together

Lauren often uses client-centered work, which focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around a person’s priorities and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort feelings and decide next steps.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical exercises for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who need step-by-step strategies to cope with strong feelings.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. Lauren will help identify what matters most, test different strategies, and adjust plans as progress is made. The aim is to find a fit that feels useful and realistic for the person seeking help.

The profile does not specify the exact online session formats she offers, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online work can fit more easily into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue care across different locations. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus so therapy fits daily routines without adding extra travel or scheduling strain.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Lauren works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and eating concerns, and career-related issues among other areas listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical skills and clear goals that people can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with a variety of mood, trauma, and identity-related concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential and the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats here.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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