Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello, my name is Lauren. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) in Kentucky. I also am nationally board certified in Art Therapy (ATR-BC). I have spent the past few years working for a non-profit community mental health organization providing therapy for people and families in need.
My approach to therapy is very person-centered and adaptable. I am a professional therapist, but you are the expert when it comes to your own life, and it is important that therapy be tailored based on each client’s goals and needs in order to be as effective as possible. I am interested in helping people in a way that utilizes their unique strengths rather than focusing only on a diagnosis. The goal is to achieve a positive, healthy state, which does include overcoming difficulties, but is more than that.
I am also able to provide art therapy for those who are interested. Art therapy can be useful in cases where it is difficult to express something, or for figuring out how one feels about something. Additionally, the act of making art can be enjoyable and therapeutic in itself.
I believe that mental health is just one more part of overall health, and that seeking mental health care should be regarded as similar to receiving any other kind of health care.
Every person experiences times when extra help would be valuable, but not everyone seeks out that help. If you are considering therapy, even if you are hesitant, I encourage you to get in touch so that I can help you move in the direction of overall wellness.
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Lauren Oates is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky and a Licensed Professional Art Therapist who also holds national board certification in art therapy. Her Kentucky clinical counselor license is listed under number 246357. She has five years of experience and has spent the past few years working for a non-profit community mental health organization providing therapy for people and families in need.
Her approach to counseling is person-centered and adaptable – she treats each client as the expert on their own life and tailors therapy to match individual goals and needs. Lauren focuses on helping people build on their unique strengths rather than concentrating only on a diagnosis, with the aim of supporting a positive, healthy state that goes beyond simply overcoming difficulties.
Lauren also offers art therapy for clients who find it difficult to put feelings into words or who want a creative way to explore emotions. The process of making art can help clarify how someone feels and can be therapeutic and enjoyable in itself.
She views mental health as an integral part of overall health and believes seeking mental health care is similar to receiving any other type of health care. If someone is considering therapy but feels hesitant, Lauren encourages them to reach out so she can help them move toward overall wellness.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most cases.
One major benefit of online therapy is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that fits them best, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they would prefer a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical and effective option for many people seeking support for everyday mental health concerns.
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