Lauren Palmer (she/her)

I approach addiction from a trauma-informed lens, considering the "whole person" with the familial, societal, emotional, and behavioral influences that facilitate addictive patterns.

My approach to anxiety is designed to help my clients become more firmly rooted in the present moment.

My approach to anxiety is designed to help my clients become more firmly rooted in the present moment.

My approach to anxiety is designed to help my clients become more firmly rooted in the present moment.

My approach to anxiety is designed to help my clients become more firmly rooted in the present moment.

My approach to anxiety is designed to help my clients become more firmly rooted in the present moment.

I approach addiction from a trauma-informed lens, considering the "whole person" and their familial, societal, emotional, and behavioral influences that facilitate addictive patterns.

I believe in fostering acceptance of difficult emotions and thoughts while guiding clients towards actions that align with their values. Through mindfulness practices, I help clients observe their depressive thoughts and emotions without judgment, allowing them to develop a healthier relationship with their inner experiences. By emphasizing the importance of taking committed actions towards personal values, I support clients in creating meaningful change despite the presence of depression.

I believe in fostering acceptance of difficult emotions and thoughts while guiding clients towards actions that align with their values. Through mindfulness practices, I help clients observe their depressive thoughts and emotions without judgment, allowing them to develop a healthier relationship with their inner experiences. By emphasizing the importance of taking committed actions towards personal values, I support clients in creating meaningful change despite the presence of depression.

I prioritize creating a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment where my clients can feel empowered to explore the root cause of their addictive behaviors. By acknowledging the interconnectedness of trauma and addiction, I guide my clients in understanding how past experiences may have influenced their relationship with substances. I integrate various modalities to address not only addictive behaviors but the underlying emotional wounds, fostering a journey of self-discovery.

My approach to anxiety is designed to help my clients become more firmly rooted in the present moment bu cultivating awareness of their anxious thoughts and sensations without judgment, fostering a sense of psychological flexibility. Through experiential exercises and mindfulness techniques, clients learn to observe their anxiety from a place of acceptance while aligning their actions with their deeply held values, reducing the grip that anxiety has on their lives.