Lauren Marie Whitmore is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, specializing in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Grief. With a profound commitment to encouraging healing and goal-setting, Lauren aims to assist clients in manifesting their personal objectives during their journey together. Her focus is on identifying achievable goals that enhance quality of life and enable individuals to reach their highest potential. Having spent extensive time in Crisis Intervention as well as outpatient work with youth, Lauren is well-prepared to address serious issues like suicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, and grief. She is eager to apply her crisis intervention experience in an outpatient setting. Lauren instills the belief that it’s alright not to be okay, emphasizing that experiencing mental health struggles does not equate to being broken or less valuable as a person. She believes in the importance of being in touch with emotions and is committed to helping clients transform trauma into resilience. It is essential to remember that healing is not a linear process, and above all, to practice kindness towards oneself.