Lauren Porter

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for adults

LMHC New York

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lauren

Lauren Porter is an LMHC based in New York who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, mood instability, addiction, and related life challenges. She brings seven years of clinical experience to work that emphasizes respect, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance.

Background and approach

Clients can expect a collaborative process in which concerns are identified, barriers explored, and practical coping skills developed to address symptom relief and functional goals. Her counseling style is grounded in empathy and sincerity, centering the client’s perspective while drawing on several evidence-informed approaches.

Lauren blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-oriented strategies and psychodynamic ideas to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She offers services by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how sessions fit into everyday life.

Lauren accepts clients who communicate in English and does not currently take international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Lauren integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood instability. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful behavior changes, which can be helpful for stress, grief, and addiction-related struggles.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, symptoms, and preferences together and adapt methods over time so the work fits the individual’s needs rather than forcing a single modality.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work and family schedules and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each session. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and format to align with treatment goals and day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career stress, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is empathetic, sincere, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on centering the client and collaborating to identify challenges and develop healthy coping skills.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of experience working primarily with adults across mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed in New York as an LMHC with license number NY LMHC 009735 and practices from New York.

Does she work in multiple languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Lauren provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin work with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English