Lauren is originally from Charlotte, NC. She attended NC State University, graduating with her Bachelor’s in biology and a minor in genetics. She later attended East Carolina University, where she received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Lauren started her career with a focus on general medicine but soon realized she had a passion for aiding families and individuals struggling with their mental health. Lauren’s professional background includes experience in a mixture of both inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare settings. Over the past several years, Lauren’s particular focus has been on Neuropsychiatry, a subspecialty of psychiatry focused on the complex relationship between human behavior and brain function.

PA-C

Certificate of Additional Qualifications in Psychiatry

Lauren has a particular skill set in the behavioral management of individuals with Developmental Disabilities and those on the Neurodivergent spectrum.

Lauren treats all ages (5+ years old), but her primary focus has been on pediatrics and adolescents with treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and mood disorders. From providing mindfulness therapy for anxiety to psychosocial treatments for depression, Lauren treats every patient individually with delicacy and care.

Lauren understands that there are many ways to treat a condition, and her personal philosophy is to treat the whole person and allow them to be an active member of their treatment plan. She tries to help create treatment plans that respect the personal beliefs of each patient and is open to a more holistic approach when that is possible.

Lauren is very close to her family, and she loves dogs of all kinds. If you are open to it, you may even be able to meet her dog, Sherman! She loves to garden and enjoys being active outdoors, as well as spending quality time with her husband and children.