About lauren morgan
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with special training in the attachment theory-based modality of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, as well as Family Systems Theories and issues around family of origin.
I believe in building a relationship with clients where they feel safe and accepted, yet challenged to grow. Through this therapeutic relationship, individuals, couples, and families can heal and develop new perspectives and practices they can use throughout their entire lives.
I utilize an array of techniques, including psycho-education, genograms, role plays, journaling, and communication exercises, but I feel the most important aspect to therapy is developing a unique relationship with each client.
““Everything we need to succeed and be happy is inside of us, waiting to be seen and put to use.””
AREAS of focus
I work with intimacy difficulties, trauma, communication problems, identity exploration, social narratives, career transitions, and general anxiety and depression. I believe that each client possesses a unique set of strengths and challenges which must be understood by the therapist for her expertise to benefit to the client.
MY Goal
My goal is to help individuals and couples feel an inherent sense of security and self-actualization which makes it safe for them to share relationships with others through which they can give and receive love.
CRedentials
I received my Masters of Arts from the University of Akron in the Professional Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist Program and my BA from Baldwin-Wallace College with a dual major in English and Philosophy.
my therapeutic style
I enjoy a relationship with my client that models a secure attachment, where clients feel understood and know that their emotional experiences are held with care, while also challenged to look at things through a new lens. I trust the wisdom and intelligence of my clients, so I teach my clients about the theories, dynamics, and healthy paradigms proposed by those theories to give them chance to see what feels telling and enlightening in regard to their own lived experience.
Through curious exploration of their own lives, relationships, thoughts, and feelings, we work collaboratively on finding patterns they'd like to change. In this regard, I shift between intellectual, philosophical discussion and curious, emotive exploration, letting the energy in the room guide us to where we need to go.
To a large degree, how our sessions unfold depends on the wishes of the client; some clients simply want a holding space where they can express themselves and have someone listening with empathy and care. Some clients want more active exploration and problem solving, and some clients want to be guided and coached to reach specific goals. Either way, research has shown that the number one significant element to successful therapy is a good client fit. For this reason, it's important for any client to feel comfortable and safe with their therapist.