Hi, I'm Lauren! I'm a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in Lincoln, Nebraska. I became a counselor because I've experienced firsthand that hope and healing are possible, even in life's most complicated places. I work with individuals and couples who want to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and experience meaningful, lasting growth. I especially enjoy working with high-achieving women, individuals navigating purity culture or spiritual hurt, and couples seeking deeper intimacy and connection. My approach draws from attachment theory, family systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and story work. I'm warm, engaged, and direct. I'll meet you with compassion while also asking thoughtful questions and challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I believe your past matters, but it doesn't have to define your future. My hope is to help you make sense of where you've been and move toward the life and relationships you long for.