Hello, my name is Lauren, and I hold a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Western Oregon University and Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.

I am originally from New England and moved to Eugene in 2017. Before joining Alive Counseling Clinic, I spent over five years working in community mental health, where I focused on advocacy and supporting individuals facing complex mental health challenges. That experience gave me a deeper understanding of the inequities and systemic barriers that often shape a person’s access to care and sense of safety in the world—especially for those in marginalized communities. Additionally, I spent years as a Prevention Science researcher at the University of Oregon. My investigative nature is very much alive in the counseling room—I often integrate assessment tools and neuroscience-based psychoeducation to support clarity and understanding.

My approach is rooted in a deep respect for the complexity of being human. I work from a depth perspective, which means I’m interested not just in surface-level symptoms, but in the deeper patterns, beliefs, and questions that shape your inner world. I often explore themes like identity, meaning, purpose, and what it means to live an authentic life. With an existential lens, I support folks in making sense of their struggles in the context of their values, relationships, and life stories. I draw from person-centered and existential approaches, as well as evidence-based tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), depending on what best supports your goals.

I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and stress-related disorders, bipolar disorders, and schizophrenia spectrum conditions. I have advanced training in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).

I truly love my work and see it as a profound privilege to walk alongside others in their journey. I believe counseling is an equal partnership, and I am continually humbled and inspired by the insights and strength my clients bring into the room. I often return to Rollo May’s idea of the “wounded healer”—that through our own humanity, we are best able to support others in theirs.

Outside of the counseling room, you are likely to find me playing disc golf, hiking, painting, reading, and spending time with my dogs.