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Lauren Oates, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lauren is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lauren. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Kentucky

Recent reviews

I just love her. She has given me ways to cope and manage my insomnia and anxiety at bed time. Really really helps.

Reviewed April 2024

Lauren is a very understanding person. She is calm and comforting and explains things to me in a way that is easy for me to understand. She also puts things into perspective without being super invasive or too pushy. I am very grateful for her.

Reviewed August 2020

More about Lauren

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPCC

Hello, my name is Lauren. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) in Kentucky. I also am nationally board certified in Art Therapy (ATR-BC). I have spent the past few years working for a non-profit community mental health organization providing therapy for people and families in need.

My approach to therapy is very person-centered and adaptable. I am a professional therapist, but you are the expert when it comes to your own life, and it is important that therapy be tailored based on each client's goals and needs in order to be as effective as possible. I am interested in helping people in a way that utilizes their unique strengths rather than focusing only on a diagnosis. The goal is to achieve a positive, healthy state, which does include overcoming difficulties, but is more than that.

I am also able to provide art therapy for those who are interested. Art therapy can be useful in cases where it is difficult to express something, or for figuring out how one feels about something. Additionally, the act of making art can be enjoyable and therapeutic in itself.

I believe that mental health is just one more part of overall health, and that seeking mental health care should be regarded as similar to receiving any other kind of health care.

Every person experiences times when extra help would be valuable, but not everyone seeks out that help. If you are considering therapy, even if you are hesitant, I encourage you to get in touch so that I can help you move in the direction of overall wellness.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Parenting issues Coping with life changes LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression ADHD Body image Co-morbidity Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Lauren Oates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073077442.

  • LPCC · Kentucky · 246357 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Lauren Oates

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Helpful Understanding Fantastic Grateful Supportive Understand She helps Amazing

I just love her. She has given me ways to cope and manage my insomnia and anxiety at bed time. Really really helps.

Reviewed April 2024

Lauren is a very understanding person. She is calm and comforting and explains things to me in a way that is easy for me to understand. She also puts things into perspective without being super invasive or too pushy. I am very grateful for her.

Reviewed August 2020

Lauren is a fantastic therapist and seems like a great person. I love talking to her!

Reviewed November 2023

It’s my first time trying therapy and Lauren has been the perfect guide for me. She is gentle, kind & open while being focused on helping me help myself. Therapy is good stuff! Thanks Lauren, talk soon!

Reviewed September 2023

Lauren is professional, warm and kind. She is thorough in her introduction and creating a therapeutic environment online. I appreciate her ability to give homework that is supportive to my goals and feedback that is constructive.

Reviewed May 2023

She really listens! She helps you find the answers and gives feedback when it’s needed. Super helpful and gracious.

Reviewed November 2022

Shes awesome as heck

Reviewed June 2022

I love Lauren so much.

Reviewed November 2021

Very good. Talk about her to my friends because she helps me so much

Reviewed November 2021

I believe Lauren Oates is a great consular

Reviewed July 2021

I like Lauren. She is helpful

Reviewed May 2021

Lauren is great! She takes her time and asks you questions to better understand what you need. I like that she also gives you space to have your own revelations, but also offers specific guidance. I’m grateful for the work she does!

Reviewed January 2021

This was my first time trying therapy. Lauren has been a dream to work with. She asks several questions, listens and offers a wide variety of exercises and best practices to make sure my individual needs are met. 10/10 would counsel.

Reviewed September 2020

She is very sweet, and makes the environment a safe place. She is gentle to not force things out but to just guide to that vulnerable state when ready. Overall very satisfied with Lauren. Thankful for her.

Reviewed August 2020

Lauren is patient and understanding. She makes me feel at ease with anything I have running through my mind.

Reviewed June 2020

Lauren is great. She listens and understands, provides techniques and is comforting.

Reviewed May 2020

Lauren has been very communicative, understanding, and helpful. I'm so very glad I chose Betterhelp.

Reviewed April 2020

I love Lauren so much! She has already helped me greatly in the short time I’ve known her.

Reviewed April 2020

She’s awesome. Listens to me and my situations and helps me. She also is very aware that people are not all the same and wants me to let her know if something doesn’t work for me and that she will change it immediately

Reviewed March 2020

Lauren is absolutely great!! She is a great listener and a fantastic guide. I highly recommend her to anyone that also appreciates a free spirited counselor. She makes herself very available to communicate and has not disappointed in her attentiveness.

Reviewed March 2020

She is a very understanding women and does her job very well.

Reviewed February 2020

Lauren is great! I feel very comfortable working with her! So far she has been super helpful and it is a great feeling to know she’s in my corner.

Reviewed November 2019

Lauren is very knowledgeable in the field and can give a fresh take on virtually any topic. She has good availability, responds quickly, and most importantly listens to what you're saying without judgment.

Reviewed November 2019

Lauren is kind and patient' she listens and let's me change focus as needed. She has been very supportive as my primary goals have changed and been readily available via phone, chat, and conferencing.

Reviewed September 2019

Lauren is a very lovely woman. She is very timely in responding to me and is very down to earth. It feels a lot like I'm talking to a close friend or older sister, but one that has much better advice for me. She lets me feel in control of our sessions but knows when to speak up and steer me a little. She's the best therapist I've had.

Reviewed September 2019

Lauren is absolutely amazing.

Reviewed September 2019

Lauren really listens and I never feel like a topic is skipped over or rushed through. She also doesn’t take any of my thoughts on what I think is going on with me as nonsense. She has a lot of helpful worksheets to help along the way as well.

Reviewed May 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lauren Oates offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lauren Oates works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lauren Oates speak?

Lauren Oates speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lauren Oates have?

Lauren Oates has 5 years of experience.

Where is Lauren Oates licensed to practice?

Lauren Oates is licensed to practice in Kentucky.

Does Lauren Oates accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Lauren Oates does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Lauren Oates offer?

Lauren Oates offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Lauren Oates?

Lauren Oates can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lauren Oates?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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