Lauren Rodriguez, LMHC
Narrative-minded counselor focused on everyday change
Details
| Name | Lauren Rodriguez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Lauren
Lauren Rodriguez is a licensed mental health counselor who offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. She works in Florida and brings five years of professional experience to sessions. She greets new clients with simple steps and clear guidance so beginning therapy feels manageable.
Lauren draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe problems and see their stories from new angles. She also uses Client-Centered approaches to follow the client’s lead and create a trusting conversation.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when clients want practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her day-to-day work covers many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing grief, addiction, struggles with intimacy, body image and eating issues, and career or life-purpose questions.
Additional focuses include family of origin issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress. Sessions are available in English and Spanish and can use video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Lauren explains options simply so each person can choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
She encourages small steps and emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes. Starting therapy begins with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling. Lauren aims to make the first sessions feel straightforward while helping clients set goals and build coping skills that fit their daily life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Lauren works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult 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.
- 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 Practical Approaches Work Online
Lauren blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet different needs. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and notice new possibilities for change. Client-Centered work focuses on listening closely and following what the person brings into the room. CBT offers straightforward strategies to adjust thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize story work, practical skill-building, or a mix of both as progress continues.
Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free check-in is needed. Live chat and text support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives while keeping focus on steady, usable change.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, and many everyday struggles like parenting, career questions, body image, and communication problems.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories, Client-Centered work to follow the client's lead, and CBT techniques when people want practical tools for thought and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for therapy sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available for online work?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing and payments work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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