Lauren Hawkins

Lauren Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Lauren has provided care in hospitals, community mental health agencies, transitional living programs, and schools. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related concerns.

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions are respectful and focused on the person in front of her. She aims to listen first, then build practical steps together. Lauren adapts her approach to fit each person's pace and needs.

Lauren uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She blends these approaches to help with symptoms, skills, and decision-making. Typical work includes learning coping skills, reducing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing new ways of relating to others.

She has experience with both individual and group formats across different settings. That background informs how she structures sessions and follows up between meetings. Lauren emphasizes collaboration so people feel involved in the plan.

Many clients have come to her for help with relationship and family stresses, career struggles, self-esteem, anger, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with complicated histories like abuse, attachment difficulties, adoption or foster care issues, and co-occurring conditions. Lauren welcomes questions and invites potential clients to begin by sharing what matters most to them.

How core approaches shape online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to set goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan over time so it fits the client's needs and daily life.

Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills between meetings in the settings where they live and work. Licensed professionals will help determine which format and pacing make the most sense for each person.