Lauren Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC, NCCI’m Lauren, and I’m here to help you nurture a relationship with yourself and the world around you.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) relies on a client's own rapid, rhythmic eye movements, and is founded on the belief that these eye movements can weaken the intensity of emotionally charged memories. EMDR is most often used to treat PTSD or other traumas, but is also sometimes used for panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions, and anxiety. EMDR sessions can last up to 90 minutes, and usually starts with a client rating their level of distress. A therapist then typically moves their fingers in front of your face (or sometimes toe tapping or musical tones), asking you to follow along with your eyes, while you recall a traumatic event and all the sensations that come with it. You will gradually be guided by the therapist to shift thoughts from the traumatic experience to a more comforting one. The goal of EMDR is to make disturbing memories less immobilizing. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s EMDR specialists today.
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The hardest part is recognizing there's a problem; the next hardest part is DOING something about said problem. I love to work with folks who know it is time for a change and are ready to do the work...but maybe need a guide to get there. Whether that change is recovering from trauma, exploring gender and sexuality, or breaking out of unhelpful loops in your relationship, my goal is to offer the backup needed to face the hard stuff and make consequential change possible.
Are you navigating the complexities of trauma, identity, or relationships? I work with clients who have experienced trauma and want to heal, and clients who want to live a more authentic existence. I provide a safe space to help navigate healing and authenticity without judgment. Some of my specialty areas are childhood and complex trauma, LGBTQ populations, religious trauma, boundaries, identity, and relationships. I enthusiastically support those who practice polyamory and/or embrace kink.
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We specialize in working with people who have experienced difficult life circumstances, highly sensitive people (HSP), and those who feel hopeless & anxious. They are often high achieving but struggle with feeling never good enough or unlovable. They are left feeling empty, shamed, & insignificant at the end of the day. We also help couples who feel that they have drifted apart & help grow intimacy and communication. We view our clients as intelligent, curious, and resourceful individuals.
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