Lauren Williams, MD, LCSW-C - Therapist in Maryland

About Lauren

Lauren Williams is a licensed social worker with medical training who focuses on perinatal and postpartum mental health. She creates a calm, compassionate space for parents to talk about overwhelming feelings. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people find balance during big life changes.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland in 2019 and holds MD and LCSW-C credentials. Lauren brings five years of clinical experience and the perspective of a parent who has navigated postpartum challenges herself.

Background and approach

That combination shapes her patient, understanding style. Lauren uses straightforward, evidence-based tools in sessions. She teaches concrete coping skills drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.

Sessions focus on what is helpful right now and on building skills that make daily life easier. She also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, communication problems, fertility and postpartum depression.

Lauren emphasizes real-world strategies that fit each person’s life and schedule. In sessions she listens closely and tailors work to each person’s goals. Lauren aims to help clients feel more able to manage emotions and handle parenting demands.

She makes room for honest conversations and gradual change.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Lauren blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, creating space for what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple practices for grounding and stress relief. Mindfulness helps people notice feelings without getting swept up by them, which can be useful during the perinatal and postpartum period. These methods are chosen to build practical skills you can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That shared decision-making means approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting tasks, appointments, and sleep schedules. They also let people practice new skills in the moments they are needed and check in more frequently when helpful.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions. Her practice also focuses on family-related issues and postpartum mental health.

What therapy styles are used in sessions?

Lauren draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. She uses these approaches to teach coping skills and help shift difficult thoughts and reactions.

What background and experience does she have?

She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland and has five years of clinical experience. She also speaks from personal experience with postpartum challenges.

Where is Lauren licensed to practice?

Lauren holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with license number MD LCSW-C 24913. Her practice is based in Maryland.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for meeting online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their needs and routine.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Lauren?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That will guide next steps for connecting.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English

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