Lauren Rubenstein

Dr. Lauren Rubenstein is a compassionate Psychologist with a PsyD, RYT, and JD, dedicated to supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, chronic stress, life transitions, and the effects of trauma. She believes that psychotherapy should be a collaborative process, tailoring a personalized approach for each client. Dr. Rubenstein expertly blends insight-oriented therapy to foster self-understanding with mindfulness practices that promote awareness and compassion. Her integrative style incorporates cognitive-behavioral interventions aimed at symptom relief and mind-body medicine for effective nervous system regulation. With her extensive training in yoga and meditation, she uniquely combines Western clinical psychology with Eastern mindfulness and yoga practices, creating a holistic, strengths-based approach to health and well-being. Beyond her doctorate in psychology, Dr. Rubenstein has completed over 300 hours of yoga teacher training and specialized teacher trainings in Integrative Restoration®/Yoga Nidra, Mindful Schools, Yoga for Emotional Balance, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. She provides these transformative practices in workshops, psychotherapy groups, individual therapy, and community settings. An acclaimed author, her award-winning children's book, *Visiting Feelings*, is utilized in elementary schools for social-emotional learning. Dr. Rubenstein has taught yoga and mindfulness to parents, educators, and students in various educational contexts, including public and private schools, as well as in communities in Haiti, Mississippi, and Appalachia.