ABOUT ME

Welcome! My name is Lauren (she/they), and I am the owner of Labradorite Therapy.

I started Labradorite Therapy in 2024 as a space that is:

·         Queer, trans, nonbinary and gender expansive affirming!

·         Affirming of all relationship styles (monogamous, polyamorous/ENM, platonic partnerships)

·         Prioritizing the individual and the therapeutic relationship over diagnostic criteria and “one size fits all” treatment plans

·         Anti-oppressive and understanding that our individual challenges exist within larger systems and institutions that can cause harm

How did I get here?

After a stint in academia, where I received an MA in gender & sexuality studies with a specific focus on the building of queer communities and history, I shifted to social work school for community organization and program development. After several years of working in non-profits, I began to work part-time with clients for individual and group therapy and loved it. It did not take me long to pivot completely!

What is my focus?

I have been working with trauma survivors for almost 15 years across different settings. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ folks, survivors of relationship violence, and survivors of high-control groups and religions.

My practice is grounded in relational, feminist and anti-oppressive frameworks. I aim trained in evidence-based modalities (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems) and incorporate these in genuine ways when they feel most supportive.

Brooklyn-based and currently offering individual and group sessions in NY, NJ, CT, VT and peer consultation for therapists and graduate students in all 50 states.