Lauren Parsio, LPC, creates a nurturing and compassionate environment for clients eager to explore their fullest potential and move towards becoming the best version of themselves. With over 15 years of experience, she has supported children, adolescents, and adults on their paths of self-discovery amid various psychological and social challenges. Lauren understands that everyone seeks growth and connection, and she builds authentic therapeutic relationships that serve as a strong foundation for her clients. She skillfully guides individuals in recognizing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, helping them connect with their inherent skills and resources. This process empowers clients to face challenges and conflicts with confidence, fostering the decision-making skills necessary to regain control and effect real transformation. In her practice, Lauren specializes in anxiety, depression, and stress related to relationships and life transitions. Utilizing strengths-based and solution-focused interventions, she is also certified to treat the effects of trauma. By employing integrative and holistic approaches, Lauren explores the mind-body connection through techniques such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, and movement, aiding her clients in cultivating a less worried and more present mind, filled with joy.