Lauren Dawood

Compassionate counselor using practical, evidence-based tools

LPC, LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lauren

Lauren Dawood is a licensed professional counselor who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice in North Carolina.

Background and approach

She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT related matters. Her work also extends to relationship and career concerns, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes.

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, adapting conversations and treatment plans to each client’s circumstances. Lauren draws from evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused strategies to help clients develop practical coping skills and clearer perspectives.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the therapeutic process. Clients can expect a tailored plan that responds to their goals and preferences, whether addressing trauma symptoms, improving emotion regulation, or navigating complex life transitions.

Lauren holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and offers services through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Lauren Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Lauren integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online work to provide practical tools and empathic support. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, often using structured exercises and skill-building. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their values, self-esteem, and life choices at their own pace.

She may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities, offering skills training for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Selecting the right approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist helps clients evaluate what methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow scheduling that fits busy lives and provide multiple ways to engage with therapeutic work, from real-time conversations to ongoing message-based check-ins that support skill practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating and body image problems, ADHD, and LGBT related concerns. Additional focuses include relationship and career challenges, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

The clinician uses a collaborative, person-centered stance and tailors treatment to each individual's needs. She integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques as appropriate.

How long has she been practicing?

Lauren has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting clients with a variety of mental health concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in North Carolina and holds LPC and LCMHC credentials, with Wisconsin licensure information on file as well. Her practice is based in North Carolina.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Therapy is provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; services are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

North Carolina, Wisconsin

Languages

English