depression

self-esteem

anxiety

perfectionism

family issues/dynamics

Licensed Master Social Worker

Have you lost hope in being able to enjoy life? I understand feeling hopeless. I am here to help instill hope, to remind you of your strengths and potential. My clients are smart, creative, and compassionate. 

Despite that, many have trouble with feeling worthless – feeling like everything they do is wrong; feeling disconnected; feeling misunderstood and unheard, feeling alone and uncared for – often due to growing up in invalidating environments where love feels conditional.  

You may be looking to learn how to manage anxiety and overwhelming emotions to feel free to do…whatever! Our painful emotions, thoughts, and experiences tell us information, but they don’t have to define us.  As a therapist, I have significant experience and training in working with children, teens, and adults facing these challenges. 

I have years of experience working in acute inpatient psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital, as well as in longer-term outpatient treatments. I have trained through NYU and Bellevue hospital in DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic modalities. 

Together, we can build insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to give you the power to change. It is possible to change – the changes may be small at first and hard to see, but over time I hope you will have new tangible tools, a new sense of freedom and empowerment, self-compassion, and a stronger connection to yourself. 

My therapeutic approach is warm, authentic, non-judgmental, supportive, curious, and collaborative.  I value the dignity and worth of all people, above all else. You are in charge. This is your space, your time. I am here to collaborate with you in a safe environment.


Lauren Laguna

About Lauren

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