About Lauren
My approach is warm, accepting, genuine, direct and grounded in mindfulness and self-compassion. I create a safe, emotionally attuned space where clients can move toward their goals with clarity and confidence. I am deeply committed to cultural humility and inclusive care, and I welcome individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
I offer the following evidence-based therapies: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University in New York and completed my APA-accredited predoctoral internship at the Denver VA. My fellowship training was concentrated in the Denver VA's Family Program, where I later joined the staff as the Women’s Mental Health psychologist. During my tenure at the VA, I co-founded and co-chaired the Mental Health Service Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workgroup and provided supervision to predoctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows in training. In addition to clinical practice, I have researched the neurobiological underpinnings of mental health, published peer-reviewed journal articles and served as a clinical instructor providing courses and seminars across multiple settings including universities and healthcare systems.
In my free time, I love climbing, making pizza and spending time with my family, including my dog and cat.
Training, Education & Licensure
Training
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
VA Reproductive Mental Health Specialization
VA Certification Primary Care Mental Health Integration
Couple and Family Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
Predoctoral Internship
Education
Stony Brook University
MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
Licenses
Florida (PY11506)
Colorado (5320)
New York (025428)
PSYPACT authorized
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