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Lauren MacPherson, LSCSW

Kansas therapist for trauma and life transitions
  • Trauma and PTSD care
  • Anxiety and depression support
  • Young adult transitions

About Lauren MacPherson

Lauren MacPherson is a Kansas-licensed therapist with 16 years of clinical experience who supports people navigating life transitions, trauma recovery, and a range of mental health concerns. She holds the credential LSCSW, which stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and brings a strengths-based outlook to work that emphasizes resilience and practical coping skills.

Her practice focuses on depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, social challenges, and issues common to young adults. Lauren centers self-love, improved communication, and renewed purpose in her work, helping individuals reconnect with what matters to them while developing workable strategies for day-to-day life. She also addresses stress, compassion fatigue, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, career concerns, and difficulties with self-esteem and anger.

Lauren supports people processing isolation, guilt, shame, and the aftermath of abuse or other traumatic events, always attending to each person s unique history and strengths. She integrates multiple therapeutic methods, drawing on client-centered therapy alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to tailor care to each person s needs. Her approach aims to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where exploration and practical growth can occur.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lauren MacPherson have?

Lauren MacPherson has 16 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Lauren MacPherson a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LSCSW. License details are KS LSCSW LSCSW 4630.

In which languages does Lauren MacPherson provide therapy?

Lauren MacPherson provides therapy in English.

Where is Lauren MacPherson located?

She is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Lauren MacPherson as my therapist?

You can work with Lauren MacPherson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lauren MacPherson work with international clients?

Lauren MacPherson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lauren MacPherson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's 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?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lauren MacPherson uses approaches that are well suited to online work and to the concerns she treats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore their values and build confidence while the therapist follows the client s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach often used for trauma that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lauren works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a person s goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the treatment plan fits the client rather than expecting the client to fit a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. For many people, these formats increase access to licensed professionals and allow consistent, ongoing work on issues like trauma recovery, anxiety, and life transitions without the need for travel.

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