- Direct skill building
- Trauma informed care
- Short term focus
About Lauren
Lauren Scharadin is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. She works with adults and young adults who are dealing with mood changes, life transitions, or panic-related symptoms. Lauren aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and shaped by trauma-informed and client-centered care. She listens without judgment and helps clients spot patterns that keep problems going. Together clients build clear coping strategies for day-to-day struggles and crisis moments.
Lauren often focuses on practical skills for managing panic attacks, reducing social anxiety, and stabilizing mood. She supports people in strengthening self-worth and finding steadier routines after big life changes. Work in sessions includes skills practice, gentle processing of difficult experiences, and planning steps to test out new behaviors between meetings.
Her background includes over a decade of clinical practice in Pennsylvania as an LPC, with experience helping people who face co-morbidity, control issues, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. That experience informs a flexible, paced approach that adapts to individual needs.
Lauren emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. She helps clients notice small wins and build tools that fit daily life. People who want a direct, supportive therapist to help manage panic symptoms and related concerns may find her style helpful.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear steps people can use between sessions. For example, clients learning to manage panic attacks might practice breathing and grounding exercises, then record how those tools help in real situations. Another common method is trauma-informed, client-centered work that helps people make sense of distressing experiences and slowly test new ways of coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest a plan that can be adjusted over time. This is collaborative care where the client’s feedback shapes which techniques are tried and how progress is measured.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to attending sessions during busy weeks. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a lunch hour or a break between commitments. Because formats supported by this therapist are not specified here, confirm the current session options before booking. That step ensures the chosen format fits your needs and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, with a trauma-informed perspective. Sessions emphasize listening, skill practice, and small steps that fit into everyday life.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. That experience informs a paced, flexible approach.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania. No additional license details are provided here.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and lets you arrange your first session.