Dr. Lauren M. Lawler

Dr. Lauren Lawler is a talented licensed clinical psychologist with a strong desire to help her clients live a value-filled life. She earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and completed her post-graduate work at the renown Chicago Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Center. Along with a full clinical patient practice, she successfully launched and lead a weekly group therapy program for adolescents (ages 13-18) called Maintain Your Gains for individuals transitioning from higher levels of care.

Driven by a passion for learning, Dr. Lawler actively sought out opportunities to train in a variety of settings, having served individuals across the lifespan: children, adolescents, emerging adults, and the geriatric population; with varying demographics that presented with an expansive range of diagnoses. Dr. Lawler gained her expertise in the most effective treatments available and is highly skilled in various treatment modalities as well as the treatment of a full range of disorders. Whether she is providing individual, group, couples, or family therapy, she relies on the science of evidenced-based practices. Under the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) umbrella, she frequently utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavior Activation, Mindfulness Training, Mindful Parenting, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP).

Dr. Lawler also integrates flexibility, creativity, and humor into the art of actively applying treatment and works to create authentic, collaborative therapeutic relationships with her clients. She believes that the collaborative relationship and active role of clients are essential components in facilitating one’s growth, and together with the client, a comprehensive treatment plan is designed and tailored to the need of each client. Additionally, Dr. Lawler emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining positive health behaviors such as diet, sleep and exercise in conjunction with one’s treatment.

She is a member of multiple national organizations including the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS).

“I believe that true growth happens outside of one’s comfort zone. I am honored to be a part of the journey clients take while facing their fears, allowing themselves to be vulnerable, celebrating in the moments of growth, and working to embrace the very imperfections that make us human. The therapeutic process is truly a beautiful thing.”

Dr. Lawler will walk beside you as you courageously explore your fears, learn new skills, and empower the change within you toward living a value-filled life! Call today.