Lauren Doane

Lauren Doane is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) under the supervision of Melani Massey, LCSW-S. She works with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, orientations, and identities, addressing various challenges including relationship issues, trauma, behavioral concerns, and complex emotional distress. As a therapist, Lauren understands the intricacies of lived experiences that can lead to difficult emotions and behaviors. Her primary focus is to create a safe and supportive environment that allows clients to explore these areas collaboratively, fostering insight, self-compassion, and effective coping strategies. Lauren's therapeutic style incorporates cognitive-behavioral and solutions-focused approaches, identifying and leveraging existing strengths, educating clients on how the brain impacts behaviors, providing trauma-informed education and interventions, and examining the effects of childhood and environmental factors on personality. For those who find her profile resonates with their needs, she encourages reaching out for a complimentary phone consultation to address any questions and to assess the potential for a productive therapeutic alliance.