Lauren Rich, LCSW

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Direct, practical therapy for stress and change

Details

Name	Lauren Rich
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Oklahoma
Licensed in	Oklahoma
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	16

About Lauren

Lauren Rich is an LCSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career strain, sleep problems, and ADHD. She brings a direct and compassionate approach to conversations. Her style suits people who want clear guidance and practical next steps.

She draws on 16 years of experience across military, law enforcement, sports performance, and high-stress workplaces. That background informs how she listens to pressure, burnout, and the push to perform.

Background and approach

She also has experience with executive coaching, which shapes her focus on goals and measurable progress. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She blends narrative approaches with client-centered listening to understand the story someone brings.

Cognitive Behavioral techniques and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used when helpful to change patterns and manage strong emotions. Lauren also uses EMDR when appropriate to help with traumatic memories and intense reactions. She works with people navigating life changes, first responder stress, panic attacks, addiction patterns, money worries, and relationship strain.

She is comfortable supporting veterans and people from visually impaired communities. Her manner is practical and collaborative. She helps people identify small, doable steps toward relief.

For those who want structure, she offers coaching-style focus on tasks and accountability. For people who need space to make sense of their story, she offers reflective listening and narrative work.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties among the things Lauren works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Relationship issues
Sleeping disorders
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
First responder issues
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Workplace issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Systemic Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lauren directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lauren directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based approaches work online

Lauren uses Narrative Therapy to help people untangle the stories they tell about themselves and their problems. This approach helps spot patterns and open up new ways of understanding life events. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on listening and responding to each person's priorities so they feel heard and respected.

When changing thoughts and behaviors is the goal, she brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify unhelpful thinking and practice alternatives. Those techniques are useful for anxiety, panic, sleep issues, and work-related stress. Together, these approaches let sessions shift between exploring personal meaning and building concrete skills.

Finding the right mix is a shared process. She works collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person's goals and comfort. Over early sessions she checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan accordingly.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Text and chat are useful for quick reflections, brief coaching, or between-session support. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Lauren address most often?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career-related strain. Additional focus areas include first responder issues, panic attacks, addiction patterns, and workplace concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and empathetic, blending narrative listening with practical, task-oriented work. She aims for clear steps people can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of experience and has worked with people from military, law enforcement, sports performance, and other high-stress careers. She also brings experience from executive coaching.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and practices from Oklahoma.

Can people who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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