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Dr. Lauren Serdencuk

Practical, evidence-informed therapy with relational focus

LMFT Florida

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Lauren

Dr. Lauren Serdencuk is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who draws on 15 years of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies for change. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related issues such as ADHD, pain and chronic illness, family of origin concerns, and communication or control difficulties.

With graduate training in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate, she emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented work that balances solution-focused planning with attention to personal meaning and narrative. Lauren offers a flexible approach that may include motivational interviewing to support readiness for change alongside narrative or mindfulness tools to build insight, distress tolerance, and self-compassion.

She works with adults facing substance-related concerns, career pressures, caregiver stress, and other challenges, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances and priorities. Her Florida LMFT credential (FL LMFT MT4013) underpins a practice shaped by practical skills, empathetic listening, and a focus on achievable steps toward improved well-being.

People seeking structured, evidence-informed methods alongside relational support may find her approach a good fit.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing

Dr. Lauren Serdencuk commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and often targets anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and addictive patterns. She also employs client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore their goals and values. Mindfulness therapy is integrated to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress tolerance, supporting work on trauma responses, anger, and compassion fatigue.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, readiness for change, and personal preferences, mixing techniques as appropriate to build skills and foster meaningful progress together.

Online therapy with Dr. Serdencuk is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use brief or ongoing formats that suit a client’s routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her practice also includes focus areas like ADHD, chronic pain and illness, blended family issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-informed practices, using solution-focused planning and narrative work to help clients set and pursue concrete goals. Motivational interviewing may be used to support readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing substance-related concerns, mood disorders, trauma, family challenges, and other life stressors. That background informs a practical, skills-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the Florida credential FL LMFT MT4013. Her clinical training includes graduate and doctoral level education in marriage and family therapy.
In which language does she provide services and can she work internationally?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients. Services are offered to clients located where her Florida licensure allows practice.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules. Clients can select the format that best fits their needs and lifestyle.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
What is the process to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. This intake helps match goals and logistics before sessions begin.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English