Lauren E. Brdecka, LPC

A collaborative relationship between a therapist and client can transform even the most difficult and complex circumstances. Whether you're struggling with a clear identifiable concern or a recurring sense that something is missing, we can get to the root of the problem. My approach combines strong basic counseling skills accompanied by somatic, neuroscientific, trauma-informed, and humanistic elements guiding you based on your one-of-a-kind needs. Most people find me to be warm and easy to talk to, knowledgeable, receptive, and supportive.

Areas of Expertise:

Lauren works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Specifically, she specializes in working with:

• Addiction
• Developmental Trauma
• LGBTQIA+ concerns
• PTSD
• Self-harm
• Trauma Resolution
• Twin Issues

Credentials:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• NeuroAffective Touch Practitioner (NAT)

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Human and Family Development, Arizona State University
• Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University

Therapy Approaches:

• Psychodynamic
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Humanistic
• Neuroscience-Informed
• Somatic
• Play Therapy

Experience:

• Addiction
• Child Therapy
• Family conflict
• LGBTQIA+ issues; HRT and gender confirmation
• Life transitions
• Self-harm
• Suicidal ideation
• Teen challenges
• Trauma, abuse, & neglect

Services:

• Individual therapy
• Somatic therapy
• Couples therapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy

Hobbies:

• Camping
• Writing
• Video gaming
• Yoga