Lauren Bunting
Warm, collaborative therapy for meaningful change
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About
Lauren Bunting, LPC, believes lasting change is more likely when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. She aims to offer a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore what they are going through and move toward the changes they want in their lives.
With 10 years of experience, including work as a school counselor and clinical counselor, she has supported adolescents, teens, adults, and couples through concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her background has shaped a deep respect for each person’s individual story and the resilience they bring to therapy.
Her work is grounded in meeting clients where they are and helping them build on existing strengths. Lauren enjoys helping individuals and couples strengthen communication, work through attachment and relationship concerns, and support emotional well-being. Sessions often involve exploring the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be fueling distress while identifying practical strategies that encourage growth and healing.
Lauren views therapy as a partnership focused on goals that reflect a client’s values and hopes. By developing self-awareness, expanding coping skills, and nurturing healthier connections with self and others, clients can work toward changes that support more balance, fulfillment, and overall well-being.
With 10 years of experience, including work as a school counselor and clinical counselor, she has supported adolescents, teens, adults, and couples through concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her background has shaped a deep respect for each person’s individual story and the resilience they bring to therapy.
Her work is grounded in meeting clients where they are and helping them build on existing strengths. Lauren enjoys helping individuals and couples strengthen communication, work through attachment and relationship concerns, and support emotional well-being. Sessions often involve exploring the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be fueling distress while identifying practical strategies that encourage growth and healing.
Lauren views therapy as a partnership focused on goals that reflect a client’s values and hopes. By developing self-awareness, expanding coping skills, and nurturing healthier connections with self and others, clients can work toward changes that support more balance, fulfillment, and overall well-being.
- Location:
- Missouri, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Mood disorders, Self-harm
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LPC 2026024679
- NPI Number: 1306779707
- License: LPC (Missouri)
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Lauren Bunting, LPC, draws from approaches that help clients feel understood while also building practical skills for everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where clients can explore emotions and experiences at their own pace. It can be especially helpful for stress, self-esteem concerns, and navigating life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and experimenting with new coping strategies, clients can develop tools to manage anxiety, depression, and relationship stressors more effectively.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can support clients who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggle with conflict, or want help reducing self-harm urges and building steadier coping routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lauren collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit their needs and pace, adjusting over time as priorities shift.
Online therapy makes support more flexible and accessible. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay engaged whether at home, between responsibilities, or during a busy week.
How much experience does Lauren Bunting have?
Lauren Bunting has 10 years of experience.
Is Lauren Bunting a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lauren Bunting is a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Her license is MO LPC 2026024679.
In which languages does Lauren Bunting provide therapy?
Lauren Bunting provides therapy in English.
Where is Lauren Bunting located?
Lauren Bunting is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Lauren Bunting as my therapist?
You can work with Lauren Bunting through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while still receiving consistent support.
Does Lauren Bunting work with international clients?
No. Lauren Bunting does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lauren Bunting cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.