Lauren Balkan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW

Cranford, NJ

Send Message

Lauren Balkan is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping teens and adults navigate through life's challenges. Specializing in issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress, she is known for creating a safe and caring environment where clients feel heard and validated. Lauren believes in empowering individuals to find their paths toward growth, change, and happiness. By utilizing a blend of mindfulness-based therapies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and person-centered approaches, she supports her clients in developing healthy coping strategies and changing unhelpful thought patterns. Lauren's extensive experience also includes supervising clinicians, thereby extending her impact within the mental health community. Her commitment to maintaining accessible services ensures that individuals can seek support without barriers, emphasizing the importance of privacy and control in the healing journey. With her guidance, individuals are reminded that they possess the power to create meaningful change in their lives, even when the path forward seems unclear.

This clinician is not employed by 7 Cups. This page is part of a provider directory. Only therapists that have claimed their listing with 7 Cups can be contacted directly through the platform. All other therapists are listed as a resource for visitors. They are not employed by 7 Cups.

Specialties

Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Mindfulness

Therapy Types

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Compassion Focused Eclectic Interpersonal Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Positive Psychology Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused