Lauren Duerson, M.Ed, LPCC, LCMHC

Lauren Duerson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) #4010 and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) #19029 with over ten years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked as a therapist since 2010 after receiving her Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Clemson University. Lauren has extensive experience working in a variety of settings, including outpatient community mental health, substance abuse outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve better mental and emotional health through therapy. Lauren has a warm and empathetic approach to her work, creating a safe space for individuals to explore and process their feelings. She is highly skilled in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Lauren appreciates the unique hurdles associated with seeking therapy and endeavors to make the process as comfortable and accessible as possible for her clients. She is licensed in both California and North Carolina, offering telehealth services in both states to reach those in need.

Lauren is licensed in California and North Carolina and provides therapy via telehealth in both states.

Lauren has been trained in the following modalities:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

• TRM (Trauma Resiliency Model)

• Havening

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Polyvagal Theory

• Seeking Safety

• TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)