Lauren Gates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings. Lauren has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Masters in Social Work from NYU.
Lauren worked with military Veterans for over 13 years. Additionally, Lauren has extensive experience with high-risk clients with a myriad of diagnoses, including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and PTSD. Lauren has worked with couples and is trained in Imago Therapy, which puts the focus on repairing communication patterns in relationships and understanding each partner's needs. Lauren has also worked with families, children, and adolescents and enjoys working with young adults assisting them through life’s transitions.
Lauren provides a positive, warm, and caring approach in which the goal is for clients to feel safe and heard. Lauren is flexible and will tailor her approach, meeting the client where they are. She is trained to utilize CBT, person-centered therapy, psycho-dynamic, mindfulness, and self-care.
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