she/her
Lauren Allman
LCSW
Location
Virtual, New York
Insurance Accepted
Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna
Communication Style
Affirming, Challenging, Exploratory, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Stress, Trauma
Experienced with
Black community
Years of Experience
9+
My treatment approach is rooted in collaboration and compassion.
License number
#94432
Therapy style
My treatment approach is rooted in collaboration and compassion, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy. I integrate evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with a psychodynamic relational approach to validate clients' feelings, challenge their negative thought patterns, and equip them with the tools to overcome obstacles. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, and trauma. Using an empathetic, non-judgmental, empowering approach, I aim to help clients change maladaptive behaviors, increase self-esteem, reduce distress, and bolster strengths. With your goals in mind, my role is to support you in developing better understanding, creating effective coping strategies to meet life's challenges, and building confidence in your strengths and abilities.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Education
MS - Social Work, Columbia University
Interests
I love to cook and try new restaurants.