Individual Therapy
Personalized sessions focused on your goals using evidence‑based modalities.
Bridgeway Counseling
Compassionate, evidence‑based counseling
Serving Gig Harbor and the South Puget Sound area
About Lauren
I completed my counseling training through the University of Colorado Denver's culturally responsive program. I started my counseling career in the schools. This work developed my skills in mediation, career interests and executive functioning skills work. Since transitioning into private practice and having the opportunity to delve more deeply with clients into their challenges I have specialized in anxiety, depression and life transitions.
I sincerely love the work that I do and am so honored to be a part of the positive changes my clients find in themselves and make in their lives.
- Credentials: MA, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
- License: State of Washington / LH 61367551
- Education:
- Masters Degree in Counseling, University of Colorado Denver (2016)
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Philosophy, University of Northern Colorado (2009)
- Location: Gig Harbor & South Puget Sound (WA)
- Format: Online/telehealth sessions
- Populations: Teens, adults, elders (65+), individuals, couples, families
- Status: Currently accepting new clients ✓
Focus Areas
I work with adults and teens through a solution-focused and strength-based lens. My work focuses on:
- Anxiety & Panic: Developing coping strategies and reducing avoidance patterns.
- Depression: Building self-esteem, boosting motivation, and finding emotional regulation.
- Life Transitions: Making difficult decisions, processing grief through anticipated or unanticipated changes or loss, and taking steps to find your new normal or pursue your own best life.
- Self-Discovery: Unlocking authenticity by clarifying values and aligning decisions accordingly.
- Relationship Skills: Improving boundaries, attachment styles, self-advocacy, and conflict resolution.
- Executive Functioning: Enhancing focus, organization, motivation, and career exploration.
Transitions and change are inevitable as we navigate our lives, and they can sometimes cause significant inner turmoil or conflict, bringing up unresolved issues from our past.
Services
Adolescents & Families
Support for teens and caregivers, improving communication and resilience.
Consultation
Professional consultation and referrals when specialized care is needed.
Therapeutic Approach
In our work together, I guide clients in self-discovery, helping them recognize patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. Together, we develop strategies to evaluate which patterns are constructive and how to adapt those that are not. My work emphasizes self-esteem and self-love, unlocking authenticity by clarifying values and aligning decisions accordingly.
I take a personalized, multidisciplinary approach, offering practical skills to take away while also exploring deeper issues and healing. Areas of focus may include boundaries, attachment styles, intrusive thoughts, self-advocacy, relationship and conflict skills, panic coping strategies, emotional regulation, reducing avoidance, boosting motivation and executive functioning, and exploring career interests.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength‑Based
Person‑Centered
"I take a personalized, multidisciplinary approach, offering practical skills to take away while also exploring deeper issues and healing."
Specialties & Expertise
Top Specialties: Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety & Panic
- Depression
- ADHD
- Grief & Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Self‑Esteem
- Stress & Coping Skills
- Relationship Issues
- Emotional Regulation
- Career Counseling
- Divorce
- Phobias
Areas of focus include boundaries, attachment styles, intrusive thoughts, self-advocacy, relationship and conflict skills, panic coping strategies, emotional regulation, reducing avoidance, boosting motivation and executive functioning, and exploring career paths.
Insurance & Fees
Session Fees
- Individual Sessions: $180
- Couple Sessions: $180
- Sliding scale available — apply if you may be eligible
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- First Choice Health (FCH)
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- Optum
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC | UBH)
Get in touch
New clients are welcome. Please reach out to schedule a free brief consult or your first session.
Phone
If this is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Service Area
Gig Harbor and the South Puget Sound area. Telehealth available across Washington State.
