Lauren Stroud

My communication style

I strive to create a space where you can talk openly about your thoughts and feelings, even ones that feel too heavy or painful to say out loud. I listen carefully and respond with compassion to help you feel heard while also providing gentle structure and direction. I want to help you maintain safety and be met with understanding, not judgment.

My goals for you

My first priority is safety and stability. Together, we will create a plan that ensures immediate safety while also identifying what matters most to you - your values, strengths, and reasons for living. The goal of our work is not just survival, but creating a life that feels worth living - one built on stability, purpose, and renewed hope.

Our first session

Our first session will discuss what brought you to therapy and what you hope to get from our work together. I'll ask questions to better understand your experience, coping skills, and develop a plan to help you stay safe between sessions. Together, we'll start identifying triggers, emotional patterns, and small steps toward relief and stability.

I identify as...

• Female
• Biracial or Multiracial