Meet The Team

“Healing isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming your best, most authentic self.”

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As the founder of Green Leaf Counseling & Coaching, I believe therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who is genuinely invested in your success. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest, ask hard questions, and work toward meaningful change without fear of judgment.

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I work with adolescents and adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular focus on addiction, including sex addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors, as well as betrayal trauma, work I bring training in as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) candidate. I also have a particular interest in supporting pastors, ministry leaders, and helping professionals who spend so much of their time caring for others that they rarely make space to care for themselves.

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My approach is practical and collaborative, drawing on EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method principles, depending on what each client needs. Therapy isn’t just about talking through problems. It’s about understanding what keeps you stuck and building the tools to move forward with confidence.

Everyone has a story worth understanding. Together, we’ll help yours move toward hope, healing, and lasting change.

Lauren brings a unique perspective to mental health care — after earning her BS in Occupational Health & Safety and spending years as a safety consultant in heavy-civil construction, she made a deliberate move toward work centered on people and wellbeing. At Green Leaf, she oversees day-to-day operations and ensures every client interaction — from your first call to your ongoing care — feels warm, smooth, and supported. When she's not in the office, you'll find her hiking, kayaking, or out on the trails as a former ultra-trail half-marathoner.

Life can feel overwhelming at any age, and sometimes everyone needs someone in their corner. My goal is to provide a safe, encouraging environment where children, teens, adults, and families feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.

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I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, adjustment concerns, and difficult life transitions, including clients involved in active child welfare or family court cases. I believe every person has unique strengths, and therapy should build on those strengths while providing practical tools for navigating life’s challenges.

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My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I strive to meet each client where they are, creating a space where healing feels possible and progress happens at a pace that respects each person’s story.

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, I’m committed to helping you build resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Growing up isn’t always easy, and neither is parenting. I believe therapy can give children, teens, and families a place to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and find healthier ways to move forward together.

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I work with children as young as four through young adults, along with their families, on anxiety, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, trauma, school challenges, and other life transitions. I draw on CBT, TF-CBT, DBT skills, play therapy techniques, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to meet each child and family where they are.

My approach is compassionate, patient, and collaborative. I work alongside parents and caregivers whenever appropriate to help create meaningful, lasting change beyond the therapy office.

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Whether your child is struggling with big emotions, difficult behaviors, or just needs extra support during a challenging season, I’d be honored to partner with your family as you work toward healing, growth, and hope.