Meet Lauren
I have provided mental health support to individuals, couples, families, and children for 20 years working as a Licensed Master Social Worker. With experience in the field of adoption, child welfare, & fertility, I led as the executive director of a non-profit faith based ministry for five years. I hit the reset button in my mid 30s and carved a new path for myself after facing a personal life transition. I started my business Flourish Consulting Services LLC in 2019. I have been a mental health consultant for a national embryo donation center and fertility clinic specializing in embryo adoption over the last six years. I am currently a mental health counselor at Herscher Counseling Associates and accepting new clients. I offer intuitive coaching and support to individuals looking for compassionate and empathetic care!
Beyond my work as a therapist, I’m a musician in the band Fountain City Ramblers, mom to two amazing boys, professional home organizer for Help You Dwell, embryo adoption expert, hiking nature explorer, and lifelong learner. This rather eclectic mix of work and life experience brings together my unique perspective to enhance my work with a wide variety of individuals. I am a working mom and understand family and work dynamics. I can provide spiritual support to people of all faith or non-faith backgrounds from my years of ministry experience.
My passions are music, art, connection, and creativity. I utilize expressive arts therapy modalities (art, music, and movement) combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy as a tool for healing. I prefer to bring my client’s own passion and strengths into the therapy space to enrich and personalize their therapeutic experience.
Credentials
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Pre-licensed therapist under LCSW supervision
Trust Based Relational Practitioner (adoption/foster care)
Prepare/Enrich Practitioner
Training
Trauma informed & ACEs
Reproductive mental health and infertility support
SAFE home study practitioner
Professional home organizer and move management consultant