Anxiety Therapist for Women | In Person in Houston & Online Throughout Texas
Therapy for high-achieving, deep-feeling teens and young adults.
Certified in anxiety treatment; warm and real in the therapy room.
You’ve proven you can do it all. What if you didn’t have to prove yourself anymore?
Everyone around you is impressed by your capacity. You’re smart, motivated, and very good at keeping the ball from being dropped.
Internally, it’s a different story. You feel overwhelmed by your own expectations. You second-guess your decisions, worry about what you’ve done or said wrong, and constantly assess how everyone around you is feeling. Externally, you go into overdrive—taking care of the people around you, taking on more projects, and overscheduling yourself until you’re exhausted.
Somewhere along the way, you learned that people-pleasing, hustling, and achieving got you praise. It made you feel safe and loved, but it also taught you that your worth depended on your output.
Something’s gotta give. You can’t keep living like this.
Our present is influenced by our past. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your life, why it might be hitting so hard, and what you want instead.
I’ll help you connect past pain to present issues and understand how your childhood shaped what you believe about yourself and the world around you. Together, we’ll challenge the beliefs you’ve held your whole life and replace them when we need to.
We’ll get crystal clear on your values so you have a direction that’s truly yours, not one prescribed by parents, partners, friends, school, church, or culture. Because the beliefs you choose for yourself are beliefs you can actually live by with conviction.
You don’t just want to change. You want to understand how you got here.
Hi! I’m Lauren!
I’m a millennial therapist, and I do my best work with teen girls and young adult women (not gonna lie though, my definition of “young adult woman” gets older as I do!).
Before becoming a therapist, I was a teacher, school counselor, and university success coach. More than 10 years of working with teens and young adults has given me a unique perspective on the journey from school to college and beyond— the excitement, the stress, the disappointments, and everything in between.
A challenging first year of college and a few career changes taught me that setbacks can lead to growth and transformation if you’re willing to tune in. I love helping people turn their setbacks into stories worth telling.
Therapy with me is warm, real, and actually kind of fun!
As a therapist, I show up as a human first. I’m warm, casual, approachable, and encouraging.
My clients say I’m validating and insightful while also being challenging and direct. I ask good questions, offer honest feedback, and help you notice patterns that aren’t working. I’m not going to sit silently while you talk yourself in circles, but I’m also not here to tell you how to live your life.
I’ll meet you where you are with zero judgment, then work with you toward where you want to be. Not sure what that is yet? We’ll figure it out together.
Therapy can bring brighter tomorrows by helping you honor your values, embrace change, and turn your dreams into reality.
When an A still feels like a failure. When you’re overwhelmed by high internal expectations. When your ability to achieve has become the only way you feel worthy.
As a certified anxiety specialist, I can cut through the BS and get to the core of what’s really running your life. We’ll look at what’s working for you, what isn’t, and what needs to change.
Anxiety & perfectionism
You’ve learned to keep yourself together while making sure everyone else is comfortable, cared for, and having a good time. You want to set boundaries, become more assertive, and face the fear of being rejected for your choices or for who you are—while knowing you’ll be okay no matter the outcome.
People-pleasing & boundaries
Maybe you’re approaching a fork in the road. You’re questioning the future you always assumed you would have or trying to figure out what truly brings you joy.
You’re multifaceted, but life keeps trying to put you in a box. Therapy can help you clarify your values, come into your own, and start living life on your terms.
Identity & life changes
You may have grown up believing that you were inherently bad or that any scrap of individuality made you dirty, selfish, or wrong. Now you’re trying to figure out what you actually believe and who you are outside of what you were taught.
We can challenge the beliefs you’ve held your whole life and explore how to deconstruct (and reconstruct) your relationship with your faith
Religious trauma
How to get started
Book a Call
Use my appointment scheduler to pick a time that works for you! We’ll have a 15-minute phone call to see if we’re a good fit and answer any questions you have.Get to Work
If we decide to work together, we’ll get you scheduled for regular sessions. Together, we’ll set some goals and make a plan to help you get where you want to be.Cultivate Change
Get clear on your values. Learn to trust yourself. Set and hold boundaries. Make choices that feel like your own.
It’s time to choose yourself.
You don’t have to stop caring for other people. You don’t have to become less motivated, less capable, or less yourself.
You’re ready to trust yourself, believe in your inherent worth, and build a life that feels like your own.
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My fee is $210 for a 50-minute session.
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I do not. When insurance gets involved, they get opinions about how therapy should go, and I'm not about that. I'm happy to get you a superbill that you can provide your insurance company in case you qualify for any out of network benefits.
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I sure do! I’m in the office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between 1-6pm. Sometimes I see clients virtually on Tuesdays, but I’m not available for sessions Friday-Sunday.
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We'll do a 15-minute phone call (FREE) or video call if you prefer (ALSO FREE) to do a vibe check. You can ask me any questions that haven't been answered here, tell me a little about what's going on, and we'll see what we think. If you're dealing with something outside my scope or we just don't click, I'll set you up with one of my amazing therapist friends.
FAQs
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Your session time is reserved just for you, so I ask for 48 hours notice for cancelled appointments. Appointments cancelled within 48 hours of session time are charged in full.
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I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas (License #71755). I also do additional training to maintain my status as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).
I received my Masters of Education in Counseling at the University of Houston.
I’ve worked with teens and young adults since 2009— in the classroom, as a school counselor, at the college level, and in private practice.
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I believe therapy works best on a weekly basis, but I know that’s not in the cards for everyone. If weekly doesn’t work for you, I recommend every other week.
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I have several young men on my caseload! If you’ve read this page and think I’d be a good fit for you (or your son), I’m happy to chat about it!