- Anger management
- Eating issues
- Mindfulness practice
About Lauren
Lauren Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adult clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
Lauren uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. She draws on tools such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and guided self-hypnosis to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Conversations aim to be clear and goal-oriented, with concrete skills to practice between meetings.
Her background also includes clinical nutrition and health coaching, which she integrates when food, eating patterns, or body image are central concerns. That training informs conversations about habits, routines, and how physical health and mood interact. The approach is practical rather than purely theoretical.
Lauren often helps people untangle patterns that come from family of origin and attachment issues. She supports work on intimacy, commitment questions, career stress, and finding more balance during midlife transitions. Sessions include planning manageable next steps and checking what works in daily life.
People can expect a professional who emphasizes skills, clear discussion, and steady problem solving. She speaks English and practices in Maryland as an LCPC. To begin, clients use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Lauren uses several practical, evidence-based techniques that adapt well to remote sessions. Mindfulness practice involves short exercises and breath-based techniques to reduce reactivity and help notice anger or anxiety as it builds; these can be practiced during or between sessions. Cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to change feelings and routines, which often includes homework and real-world experiments. Motivational interviewing helps clarify what matters most and strengthens commitment to small changes, useful when motivation is low or when shifting eating or health habits.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Sessions are framed as a process of experimenting with different tools until a workable combination emerges.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or let people work on skills without travel. Licensed professionals can guide practical steps that translate into everyday life, helping clients practice new responses to anger, stress, and relationship strain.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style uses evidence-based techniques like mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing to teach concrete skills and create step-by-step change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on mood, relationship, eating, and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and maintains practice there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What are the session formats available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.