Welcome. My name is Lauren Peffer LCSWR and I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York with over 24 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. I offer a listening ear, and a safe space to express/explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I genuinely believe in the value and worth of all people as well as their ability to make positive change and growth. Through the process of change, I use evidence-based treatments with a warm and compassionate approach to providing quality care for my clients. I am look forward to assisting you on this journey to become more empowered and self-aware. We can work as a team to help you become a better communicator, identify and utilize effective coping skills, improve your esteem, and set boundaries within your relationships. I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, and numerous other life stressors. I use a variety of treatment approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and am person-centered in my approach.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am committed to tailoring all treatment plans to meet your unique and specific needs.
I know it takes courage to seek support for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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During a complicated time, Lauren has been more than patient and understanding.
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Lauren is amazing
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Lauren for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues