Lauren Massell

My communication style

People describe me as tender-hearted, direct, and authentic. I create welcoming spaces for you to fully be yourself. I may be more directive when you're learning a new skill, but I believe you are the expert of your own life. Please be open about what works and doesn't work in our therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began working with teens and families, watching young people come alive from wilderness expeditions. That and my relationship to dance sparked curiosity about embodiment and movement in mental health. I've found people make profound changes when they connect sensory experience with language.

My goals for you

Together, we can discuss your goals for therapy and explore the most useful pathways to get there. This might be around building confidence, improving relationships, communicating differently, or cultivating more balance. Goals may evolve over the course of therapy, and we will periodically revisit them to adjust as needed.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll discuss your background, what brings you to therapy, and I'll introduce some concepts and practices. It's completely normal to feel nervous about your first appointment. We'll take it one step at a time.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Buddhist, Spiritual