- Focus on sleep and rest
- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
About Lauren
Lauren Daoust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people find better balance when sleep, stress, or relationships feel out of reach. She offers calm, steady support and listens for what matters most to each person. Lauren keeps things practical and easy to follow so parents and busy adults can try new strategies without added pressure.
Lauren draws on six years as a therapist and a longer history in hospice and hospital social work. That background shaped her attention to emotional and physical signals, and to what helps in hard moments. Sessions aim to reconnect people with their strengths and build realistic tools for everyday life.
Her way of working is collaborative and down-to-earth. She checks in about what’s changing in feelings and in the body, and responds with clarity rather than jargon. Clients can expect straightforward suggestions, gentle reflection, and space to make choices that fit their life.
Initial meetings are low pressure and focus on what’s most urgent for the person in front of her. Practical topics often include sleep and rest, coping with change, grief, mood concerns, and relationship strain. Lauren uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.
She practices in Wisconsin and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English, and the process for getting started is simple and guided through the service’s matching tools.
Therapeutic approaches you can try online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small, purposeful steps toward them while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, sleep disruption, and challenges that come with life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with mood, worry, and sleep habits. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape patterns of relating and can be useful for intimacy issues, grief, and attachment concerns.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and test approaches that match needs and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It also lets people work from a familiar setting and choose approaches that fit their schedule and energy without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Common topics include sleep and rest, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with attention to both emotional and bodily signals and an emphasis on practical tools people can use day to day.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years working as a therapist and prior experience across 13 years in hospice and hospital social work, which informs her approach to care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.