PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LD Portrait of Lauren Daoust
Online therapist

Lauren Daoust

Supportive social worker for practical family care

Book with Lauren
Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lauren

Lauren Daoust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who aims to create an easy-to-access place for parents and caregivers exploring support. She writes in a calm, plain way and focuses on building practical tools people can use at home. Lauren offers steady, nonjudgmental listening and clear steps to help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

She practices from Wisconsin and speaks English. Lauren brings six years of experience as a therapist and additional background in hospice and hospital social work.

Background and approach

That earlier work shaped her attention to emotional and physical signs and to responding with compassion. Her sessions are collaborative and intuitive, with an emphasis on reconnecting people to strengths they already have. Sessions typically start with a relaxed conversation about what feels most pressing.

From there she and the client decide on realistic goals and simple practices to try between meetings. She blends practical strategies with mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas so clients can notice what matters and act on it. Typical areas Lauren addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and coping with life changes.

She also works with issues such as intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. Her background supports work around end-of-life topics and chronic illness as well. Lauren uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered care, and mindfulness.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit a busy family life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lauren uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions feel heavy. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that often reduce stress and improve sleep.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Lauren will work with each person to find the methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as needed. The work often mixes mindfulness, acceptance, and skill-building so clients can use tools between sessions.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet when life is busy. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit those on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit care into a family schedule while keeping focus on practical progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and coping with life changes, along with intimacy issues, sleeping trouble, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical steps, clear feedback, and mindful awareness to improve everyday functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lauren has six years as a therapist and additional experience from hospice and hospital social work that informs her practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Wisconsin license WI LCSW 11215 - 123 and practices from Wisconsin.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
6 years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Lauren

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point
Book with Lauren