- Strengths-based
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About Lauren
Lauren Anzelone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and codependency concerns. She draws on a straightforward, strengths-based style and works alongside clients to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to handle strong emotions and everyday pressures.
Lauren trained at East Carolina University where she earned a Master of Social Work. She has been supporting children, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and their families in various roles since 2003, and she holds an NC LCSW. Lauren brings three years in her current clinical role to her practice, combining longer-term experience with more recent direct practice as a licensed clinician.
Her approach is collaborative and problem-focused. She uses client-centered methods to build on what people already do well. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy help her break problems into manageable steps and test small changes.
Lauren also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past experiences are shaping current reactions. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people are weighing change or struggling with addictive behavior. She adapts tools to match each person’s pace and goals.
People who are parenting adolescents, navigating adoption and foster care issues, managing compassion fatigue, or working through life changes may find her perspective useful. Lauren emphasizes practical strategies, steady support, and collaborative planning to help people move toward clearer choices.
How these approaches translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach tend to spend time clarifying values, priorities, and strengths so people leave with clear next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. In an online setting CBT often uses brief between-session exercises and step-by-step skill practice to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then recommend which methods to try first. This remains collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and support steady progress with homework and check-ins between meetings. It also allows sessions to focus on concrete tools you can apply at home, at work, or during transitions without needing to rearrange large parts of your schedule.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lauren address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship concerns, and codependency among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and strengths-based, using clear goals and practical steps to address problems. She blends client-centered conversation with solution-focused tasks.
What is her clinical background?
Lauren earned a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University and has provided support to children, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and their families since 2003, with three years in her current licensed role.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking to match your needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lauren?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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