Finding someone with whom to open up and explore deep issues can be a daunting experience. Psychotherapy is enhanced when a therapist is warm, approachable, knowledgeable, and wise. I strive to provide a safe, holding environment for clients so that they feel comfortable doing emotionally challenging work with me. I have received feedback from clients that they experience me as deeply empathic, intellectually curious, exceptionally skilled, and profoundly caring. One client shared on my website, “Dr. Lauren gave me the tools to handle a difficult, emotional situation and helped me process and heal. She is not only highly knowledgeable, but also warm and compassionate.” As an EMDR practitioner since 1997, I bring extensive experience to trauma-focused work. Many of my clients credit EMDR with life-changing progress; as one reflected, “Striking the right balance between professionalism and true compassion is rare. Through EMDR, Dr. Berman turned a lifetime of painful memories into fuel for a future of possibilities.” In addition to trauma-focused psychotherapy for individuals and couples, I also specialize in fertility counseling and family-building (people using sperm/egg/embryo donors and gestation carriers). I am an invited speaker and trainer in this field. I love being a life-long learner. I have a BA in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Emory University and a commitment to ongoing education and training.
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