Lauren Alfaro

Lauren Alfaro is a dedicated counselor specializing in helping tweens and teens navigate the challenges of change and life's stressors. Recognizing that many young people lack the essential skills for healthy coping, Lauren creates a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can identify their feelings, triggers, and problematic behaviors. Her expertise includes supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, divorce, death, family transitions, social skills challenges, bullying, academic pressures, and self-esteem issues. Lauren’s commitment is to provide meaningful support and work towards resolving the stressors and transitions that impact her clients. Those who feel safe, nurtured, and validated under her guidance are poised to develop the emotional skills essential for growth. Whether a family is exploring counseling for the first time or has been seeking assistance for a while, she strives to uncover pathways to restore balance and happiness. Collaborating with a seasoned marriage and family clinician, an art therapist, and a counselor specializing in adolescents, Lauren offers a holistic approach to address the needs of the family unit. Additionally, she coordinates post-high school planning, providing students with the necessary support for essay writing, resume building, and the college application process.