Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Welcome. My name is Lauren Peffer LCSWR and I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York with over 24 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. I offer a listening ear, and a safe space to express/explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I genuinely believe in the value and worth of all people as well as their ability to make positive change and growth. Through the process of change, I use evidence-based treatments with a warm and compassionate approach to providing quality care for my clients. I am look forward to assisting you on this journey to become more empowered and self-aware. We can work as a team to help you become a better communicator, identify and utilize effective coping skills, improve your esteem, and set boundaries within your relationships. I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, and numerous other life stressors. I use a variety of treatment approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and am person-centered in my approach.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am committed to tailoring all treatment plans to meet your unique and specific needs.
I know it takes courage to seek support for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
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Lauren Peffer is a clinical social worker licensed in New York, holding an LCSW (license number 069412). She brings 23 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings.
She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to express and explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, combining a warm, compassionate manner with evidence-based care. Lauren believes in the inherent worth of each person and in people’s capacity for growth and positive change.
Lauren works collaboratively with clients to strengthen communication, develop practical coping skills, improve self-esteem, and establish healthy boundaries in relationships. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, self-esteem difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Her clinical approach incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a person-centered orientation, with treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. Lauren’s counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She welcomes the opportunity to support and empower those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
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One clear advantage is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that fits their life and comfort level – video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to attend regularly and maintain momentum in treatment.
Therapists providing online care are licensed professionals, and if a different match is desired, it is possible to switch providers. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to pursue mental health goals while working with trained clinicians.
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