Dr. Lauren Smith-Papke is a dedicated clinical psychologist passionate about helping adults and elders navigate the complexities of their emotional and psychological lives through individual psychotherapy. With a rich background that includes providing therapeutic support in day treatment, community mental health, and counseling settings, she has spent the last nine years at The Women's Center, both as a therapist and as a supervisor of graduate students. Dr. Smith-Papke believes in understanding each client as a unique individual, striving to clarify the nature of their struggles while identifying their strengths and resources. Her approach fosters a collaborative healing process, emphasizing that the relationship between therapist and client is crucial for achieving self-awareness, emotional growth, and meaningful change. She specializes in working with issues such as depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship challenges, utilizing both psychodynamic and eclectic therapeutic methods tailored to each individual's needs.