- Practical coping tools
- Eating and sleep focus
- Whole-person approach
About Lauren
Lauren Mirkin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 15 years of experience helping people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship pain. She supports those facing eating and body-image concerns, parenting strain, anger, and life transitions. She talks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Her approach centers on the whole person. Lauren combines psychotherapy with clinical nutrition and health coaching skills to look at habits, food patterns, and daily routines that affect mood and rest. Sessions often include goal-setting, problem-solving, and tools to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
Many clients come with trouble sleeping or feeling low energy, and Lauren works on routines and behaviors that affect rest and wakefulness. She also addresses attention and focus concerns such as ADHD and helps people rebuild confidence after setbacks. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her background includes substantial training in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, self-hypnosis, and personality type work. Lauren uses these methods to teach coping skills, reduce overwhelm, and shift unhelpful patterns over time.
Sessions take into account medical and lifestyle factors, especially when chronic pain, illness, or disordered eating are present. She helps clients set manageable steps toward clearer sleep, steadier mood, and more satisfying relationships. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step matches people to a session time.
Approaches for better sleep and daily balance
Lauren uses evidence-based techniques in straightforward ways to help with sleep, mood, and daily functioning. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and habits that keep people awake or anxious, teaching concrete strategies for better sleep schedules and bedtime routines.Mindfulness practices are used to reduce rumination and quiet the mind before sleep. These exercises help people notice tension and gently shift attention away from anxious thoughts that can interfere with rest.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will decide together which methods fit the person's priorities, goals, and comfort. That collaborative process includes trying tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also allow people to practice sleep-related routines in their usual environment while getting guidance from a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, eating and body-image issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with short-term goals and skill-building. Sessions focus on routines, coping skills, and clear steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and blends psychotherapy with clinical nutrition and health coaching perspectives to address mood, eating, and sleep.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.