
Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds
Faith-informed support for stronger relationships
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Faith-informed support for stronger relationships
Start with Dr. Lauren Pitts-BoundsLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds is a Christian licensed therapist, inspirational speaker, and a personal and professional development coach with 13 years of clinical experience. Her personal journey informs her work, guiding others to turn adversity into opportunities for growth across emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
She counsels individuals, couples, families, and groups in Texas and Delaware, and offers speaking and coaching services locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, both virtually and in person, to culturally and economically diverse audiences. Her practice emphasizes a holistic, solution-focused approach to mental health and relationship wellness.
A native of Salem, New Jersey, Dr. Pitts-Bounds brings firsthand awareness of the intergenerational and systemic harm caused by domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, gun violence, poverty, and the breakdown of the nuclear family to her clinical and community work.
Dr. Pitts-Bounds holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management and a master of science in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy, both from Drexel University. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Edward Waters University and an associate degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University.
She is a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, a former Fulbright Scholar to Barbados, and a member of the Fulbright Specialist roster. Her contributions have been recognized with awards for clinical excellence, empowerment, education, community activism, social justice, and equality.
Dr. Pitts-Bounds is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Delaware and Texas and combines clinical counseling with coaching and public speaking to support improved relationship functioning, mental wellness, and performance enhancement. She also hosts a weekly program titled “Dr. Pitts-Bounds Tips LIVE!” on Thursday evenings on Facebook and Instagram, delivering practical information about life, relationships, and mental health.
Many people ask whether virtual therapy can produce real results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.
One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that best suits their schedule and comfort level, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to incorporate therapy into daily life.
Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change providers if they need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a convenient, effective way to address common mental health and relationship concerns without sacrificing quality of care.