{"id":1480,"date":"2025-07-11T22:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T22:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testv78.demowebsitelinks.com\/RobinCaseyWP\/?page_id=1480"},"modified":"2025-07-17T19:04:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:04:56","slug":"lauren-brown","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testv78.demowebsitelinks.com\/RobinCaseyWP\/lauren-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauren Brown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;62px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lauren K. Brown, MSW, LCSWA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><em>(Therapist)<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Education and Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lauren K. Brown earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she specialized in clinical social work with a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. Her graduate training included intensive coursework in <strong>cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)<\/strong>, <strong>dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)<\/strong>, <strong>motivational interviewing<\/strong>, and <strong>trauma-focused care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Lauren completed clinical internships in outpatient mental health and community-based settings, where she provided therapy to both adolescents and adults managing a range of mental health and substance use concerns.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Licensure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;62px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1474&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Additional Training and Specialties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lauren\u2019s clinical work is grounded in evidence-based interventions and a collaborative, person-centered approach. She has experience working with clients facing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complex relationship dynamics and boundary-setting challenges<\/li>\n<li>The emotional impact of a loved one\u2019s substance use<\/li>\n<li>ADHD, executive functioning, and motivation-related struggles (informed by her own lived experience)<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>She uses an integrative style, drawing from CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and attachment-informed models.<\/p>\n<p>Lauren is particularly passionate about supporting clients in reducing people-pleasing behaviors, building emotional regulation skills, and cultivating stronger self-esteem and personal empowerment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Types of Clients Seen by This Provider<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lauren works with <strong>adolescents and adults aged 14 and up<\/strong>, providing therapy for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, executive dysfunction)<\/li>\n<li>Clients managing relational stress or family substance use<\/li>\n<li>Individuals coping with trauma, life transitions, and mood disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Modalities Used<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Her therapy sessions are collaborative and values-driven, helping clients clarify personal goals and take actionable steps toward growth. Lauren tailors her interventions to each client, blending evidence-based approaches with compassion, authenticity, and curiosity.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About the Provider<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Outside of clinical practice, Lauren is an avid writer and researcher, with a particular interest in ADHD, trauma recovery, and relational health. Her lived experience adds depth to her work, allowing her to create a warm, affirming, and empowering therapeutic environment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Appointment Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lauren is currently <strong>accepting new clients<\/strong> for both <strong>in-person appointments in our Chapel Hill office<\/strong> and <strong>telemedicine sessions<\/strong> for North Carolina residents.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment, please click here or call us at <strong>844-345-2256 ext. 1<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;62px&#8221;][vc_column_text] Lauren K. Brown, MSW, LCSWA (Therapist) Education and Experience Lauren K. Brown earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she specialized in clinical social work with a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. 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