Lauren Porter, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Lauren

Lauren Porter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She works with adults on common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. Her approach is straightforward and kind, aimed at helping people find practical ways to cope.

She focuses on each person's experience and treats them with respect and compassion. Lauren uses several therapy methods to match what a person needs. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

She also uses emotionally focused ideas to help people understand feelings in relationships, and elements of Jungian therapy to look at deeper life patterns. Sessions are collaborative. Lauren listens first, then helps identify obstacles and realistic coping skills.

She works with clients to set clear goals and tries different tools until something clicks. Progress often comes from small changes built over time. Therapy is offered in a few flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Lauren emphasizes practical steps you can use between sessions. She aims to make therapy fit daily life, not the other way around. Clients can begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling sessions based on availability.

Lauren brings seven years of clinical experience and aims to support people through life transitions, relationship strain, and moments of burnout.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lauren blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make changes that matter. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to move toward values-based actions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and creating a respectful space where the client leads the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal style. That collaboration includes trying different tools and checking in on what helps most.

Online therapy makes it easier to attend sessions from home or work. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, flexible check-ins. These options help integrate therapy into busy schedules and provide multiple ways to stay connected between meetings.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting worries, relationship strain, self-esteem, anger, career stress, LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is empathetic and sincere. She centers the client's experience and works without judgment to build practical coping skills.

What is her background and experience?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of clinical experience primarily working with adults on mood, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Lauren holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York as NY LMHC 009735. Her practice location is New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does someone start working with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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