Lauren Hawkins, LPC

Lauren Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and brings eight years of experience addressing mental health and substance use concerns.

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful, compassionate conversation that centers the person’s priorities. She tailors discussions and goals to each person’s current needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.

Lauren has worked across community mental health agencies, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health hospitals, transitional living programs, and schools. That range has given her experience delivering both individual and group therapy for issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family stress, and phase-of-life challenges.

She uses client-centered approaches alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused strategies. In practice this means looking at how thoughts and everyday habits affect feelings and daily routines, then trying small changes to see what helps.

Lauren supports people who have faced physical or emotional abuse and those coping with complicated life transitions. She also helps with concerns such as ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Therapy begins by identifying what matters most to you and building simple steps toward those goals. Lauren aims to work collaboratively, offering practical tools and steady encouragement as people try new ways of managing stress and relationships.

How Lauren’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the person's lead and responds with empathy and practical suggestions, which can help with relationship stress, self-esteem, and coping with change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and everyday habits shape feelings and behavior. It uses clear, short-term steps to test new ways of thinking and acting, often helping with anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related routines.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can be useful for people who need concrete tools for emotional regulation and communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling to appointments. A licensed professional can explain the practical session options and help arrange a schedule that fits everyday life.