Lauren Penner Supervised By Elizabeth Coles

Lauren Penner, LPC Associate, is deeply passionate about creating a welcoming space for individuals to share their stories. Driven by a commitment to helping clients move beyond their past and craft their futures, she extends compassion toward those struggling with behaviors or patterns developed to navigate overwhelming experiences. Lauren specializes in addressing issues such as childhood trauma, distressing loss, religious trauma, and grief, which can significantly impact relationships, daily functioning, mood, and sleep, often leading to anxiety and feelings of overwhelm in the present. For parents seeking guidance for their children, Lauren values their expertise and works collaboratively to support both parent and child. Through child-centered play therapy and creative interventions, she unlocks the means for children to express what they cannot articulate. An advocate for all LGBTQIA+ identities, Lauren warmly welcomes individuals just as they are. Dedicated to social justice, she understands the courage required to seek assistance, and she is honored to accompany her clients on their healing journeys.