Lauren Shaw

Lauren Shaw is deeply committed to helping individuals realize their fullest potential. She believes that in order to lead an abundant life, both personally and relationally, one must confront the difficult and intimate aspects they often guard. Drawing from her own experiences, Lauren understands the importance of open discussions and the potential harm that silence can inflict over time. She offers a safe and sacred environment for clients to delve into life's sore spots, fostering healing and transformation. With a passion for promoting healthy, authentic family communication, grief therapy, navigating life transitions, and addressing issues related to sexuality, body image, and intimacy, Lauren approaches her sessions from a family systems perspective. She integrates Attachment Theory, trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy into her practice, believing strongly in the power of incremental progress. Lauren embraces the idea that through courage and emotional engagement, individuals can achieve growth. 'Space to move can help you start to wiggle. Wiggling can lead to stretching, stretching to stepping, stepping to striding – and when you can stride off into the direction you choose, you’re free.' - Kelly Wilson.