Lauren Rich, LCSW

Lauren Rich is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience. She takes a direct and empathetic approach to helping people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, sleep struggles, ADHD, and big life changes. She works with people who want practical steps and clear guidance to move forward.

Her style is straightforward and goal-focused. She listens with curiosity and asks simple questions that help people notice what is getting in the way. Sessions blend talk with concrete skills so people leave with things to try between appointments.

Lauren draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and on Client-Centered methods to follow each person’s pace and values. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and EMDR when trauma memories are part of the problem. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.

Her background includes work with military and law enforcement communities, sports performance, and executive coaching, which shapes a pragmatic focus on functioning and goals. Lauren helps people sort priorities, manage workplace strain, and regain motivation when life feels overwhelming.

She offers sessions from Oklahoma and communicates in English. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started begins by selecting Start Therapy, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Lauren frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and daily habits; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and ADHD-related challenges. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person’s lead and build on their strengths, creating space for each person to set the pace and topics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Lauren works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean mixing CBT skill-building with DBT techniques or using EMDR when trauma memories are central. The plan can change as progress is made and needs shift.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.