Lauren Herzog, LMFT
Systems-informed therapist focused on relationships and growth
- Family systems focus
- Evidence-based techniques
- Strengths-oriented care
About Lauren Herzog
Lauren Herzog is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas who blends systemic and holistic perspectives to support individuals and families. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from Pepperdine University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University, training that informs her work with relationship dynamics and family systems. An LMFT is a license indicating specialized training in marriage and family therapy and clinical practice with couples, families, and individuals.
Her clinical style draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Systems Therapy. She adapts techniques to fit each person or family, recognizing that different approaches are useful for different concerns. Lauren has extensive experience working with parents, children, adolescents, families, couples, and college-age adults, and she addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, parenting, and self-esteem.
Lauren aims to empower people to grow toward the version of themselves they want to become, focusing on practical skills, patterns in relationships, and strengths that support lasting change. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, attention to systemic influences, and tailored strategies that meet each client where they are.
Her clinical style draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Systems Therapy. She adapts techniques to fit each person or family, recognizing that different approaches are useful for different concerns. Lauren has extensive experience working with parents, children, adolescents, families, couples, and college-age adults, and she addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, parenting, and self-esteem.
Lauren aims to empower people to grow toward the version of themselves they want to become, focusing on practical skills, patterns in relationships, and strengths that support lasting change. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, attention to systemic influences, and tailored strategies that meet each client where they are.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lauren Herzog have?
Lauren Herzog has nine years of clinical experience.
Is Lauren Herzog a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lauren Herzog holds the LMFT credential. Her license is TX LMFT 204758.
In which languages does Lauren Herzog provide therapy?
Lauren Herzog provides therapy in English.
Where is Lauren Herzog located?
Lauren Herzog is located in Texas.
How can I work with Lauren Herzog as my therapist?
Work with Lauren Herzog is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lauren Herzog work with international clients?
Lauren Herzog does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lauren Herzog cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started with Lauren Herzog, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match prospective clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Lauren Herzog integrates client-centered principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy centers on empathy, active listening, and meeting people where they are, helping individuals explore values and build self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that are useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with crises.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lauren works with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques accordingly, mixing methods as appropriate to create a personalized plan for progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure the chosen methods fit the client’s life and challenges.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and allow ongoing work between meetings. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and make it possible to use evidence-based strategies in ways that fit each person’s routine and comfort level.