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Lauren Dusbabek

Compassionate, relationally focused CBT-informed therapy

LMFT Nevada

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lauren

Lauren Dusbabek is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Nevada who brings a 15-year background supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, trauma, and related life changes.

Background and approach

She blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with relational work to help clients clarify patterns, manage symptoms, and strengthen connections within families and partnerships. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and warmth while helping clients develop skills to address emotional pain, addiction concerns, and career or parenting challenges.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings are explored and where goals are set together. Lauren draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thinking and attachment-informed perspectives to understand relationship dynamics, along with experiential tools for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.

She supports people navigating separation, blended family issues, intimacy struggles, and compassion fatigue, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and priorities. Lauren encourages hopeful, step-by-step progress toward a more manageable and meaningful life.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Lauren employs cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on practical skill-building and problem-solving to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also uses attachment-based perspectives to explore how early and current relationship dynamics shape emotional responses and interpersonal patterns. This approach helps clients and families understand connection and repair strategies, especially for intimacy-related and communication problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process; Lauren works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts treatment as progress unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These formats allow clients to access consistent, licensed professional support from their home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care across life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lauren address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with targeted approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-informed work.
What is Lauren's professional background?
Lauren brings 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, parenting and family problems, career stress, and trauma-related difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for Lauren?
She holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in Nevada with license number NV LMFT 2675.
Does she see clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English