Lauren Scupp, LMHC

Lauren Scupp is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, career challenges, addictions, grief, trauma, and a range of life changes. Lauren also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, isolation, and aging and geriatric issues. Her approach is direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear feedback and practical steps.

Lauren trained at Hofstra University, where she completed both undergraduate and master’s degrees. She has four years of clinical experience working with adults who want honest, goal-focused support. In sessions she offers an attentive, straightforward presence that aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about.

Therapy with Lauren often blends client-centered listening with active techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of how she helps clients find motivation and build steady routines.

Sessions are aimed at real-world changes like better communication, healthier habits, and clearer career direction. Lauren frames progress as small, steady steps and works with each person to set practical goals. She emphasizes collaboration so clients feel involved in planning their work together.

People who choose Lauren can expect a straightforward style and focused problem solving. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How Lauren’s approaches translate to online therapy

Lauren often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered therapy means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own answers. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and functioning.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These DBT-informed techniques can be useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when someone wants better tools for handling conflict and strong emotions. Lauren and each client decide together which approaches fit best for their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling and the session style that will work best for everyday life.