Lauren Scupp, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Lauren

Lauren Scupp is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career challenges, relationship concerns, and issues around self-esteem and addiction. Lauren aims to create a direct, honest, and caring conversation so clients can talk through what feels hard right now.

She keeps sessions practical and collaborative. Lauren listens first, then helps set clear goals and simple steps. Her style combines straightforward feedback with empathy so clients leave with something they can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Lauren trained at Hofstra University, where she completed both undergraduate and master's degrees. She holds the New York LMHC credential, license number NY LMHC 011690. That license reflects her work as a mental health professional in New York.

Her work draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills help with emotional regulation and coping strategies.

She also uses client-centered and motivational approaches to support personal choice and change. Lauren has about four years of professional experience. She aims to be a consistent part of a client’s support circle while offering clear perspectives and practical tools.

Her approach suits people who want straightforward guidance and steady encouragement.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s experience. It creates space for clients to share at their own pace and helps the therapist tailor support to individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to try new ways of coping. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in-session. Sessions can blend approaches so techniques match the problem being addressed.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to check in between longer sessions. They also let clients practice skills in their daily environment while keeping the conversation ongoing and flexible for different needs.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, career and relationship concerns, addiction, grief, trauma, self-esteem, eating and intimacy-related issues, and other life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Lauren uses a direct and honest approach while staying collaborative. She focuses on clear goals, practical strategies, and steady support in sessions.

What is her professional background?

She completed both undergraduate and master’s degrees at Hofstra University and has about four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as NY LMHC 011690, and practices in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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