Lauren Steeves

Lauren Steeves is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist with over 15 years of experience in assisting individuals and their loved ones dealing with a wide range of mental health challenges. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, bereavement, eating disorders, family and marital conflict, psychotic disorders, and behavioral issues. Lauren has a rich background working across various environments, such as psychiatric hospitals, group homes, day treatment programs, and outpatient counseling centers. Specializing in adolescent (16 years and older) and young adult populations, she focuses on individuals affected by chronic mental illnesses and Borderline Personality Disorder. Lauren's goal is to guide clients in discovering pathways to positive change in their personal, family, and work lives, ultimately achieving a sense of balance. By fostering greater awareness of thought patterns and emotions, and developing effective coping strategies, she helps clients cultivate new ideas and feelings. Her sessions are characterized by a strength-based and solution-focused approach, employing a conversational style that integrates Cognitive Behavioral techniques targeting stress management, anxiety and depression coping skills, self-esteem development, and relationship enhancement. Additionally, she provides Clinical Supervision to MSWs preparing for licensure, further underscoring her commitment to the mental health community.