Lauren Porter, LMHC

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Compassionate counselor helping people move forward

Details

Name	Lauren Porter
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Lauren

Lauren Porter is a licensed mental health counselor in New York. She has seven years of experience helping adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or mood instability. She also supports people coping with grief, addiction, trauma, and challenges around self-esteem and relationships.

Her approach is warm and straightforward. She listens without judgment and treats each person with respect and compassion. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings as well as talking through the patterns that keep causing pain.

Background and approach

Lauren blends Narrative Therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools and client-centered principles. She helps people tell their story in a different way, notice unhelpful thinking, and practice new behaviors that align with their values. That mix aims to make change feel both meaningful and doable.

In session she works collaboratively to identify barriers and build coping skills that fit day-to-day life. She uses short exercises, reflection, and goal-setting so people leave with concrete next steps. Conversations are paced to match each person’s readiness to change.

Lauren offers several communication options, so therapy can fit a busy schedule. Her focus is on clear goals, steady progress, and helping people reclaim a sense of control and hope.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Lauren works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lauren among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lauren directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lauren directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Lauren commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their personal stories and separate themselves from problems that feel stuck. This approach can be useful for issues like depression, anxiety, and grief where a shift in story helps create new options. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, appears in her work as a way to clarify values and practice small actions that reflect what matters most, which can help with anxiety, mood instability, and life transitions.

She also brings client-centered principles that prioritize the client's perspective and pacing. Finding the right approach is a shared process - she will talk with each person about what feels most helpful, try specific techniques, and adjust based on how those methods land. The goal is to build a plan that fits the client's needs and goals rather than force a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for fuller conversation and gesture cues. Phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins or to keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work consistently over time.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of issues does Lauren address?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, mood instability, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and career-related strain.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is empathetic and sincere, with a nonjudgmental approach. She focuses on listening, collaboration, and simple steps people can try between sessions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has seven years of clinical experience working primarily with adults on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and trauma.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC, practicing in New York.

Can I work with her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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