Lauren Herzog , LMFT

Lauren Herzog is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas. The LMFT credential indicates licensure to work with individuals, couples, 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, and she brings a systemic, holistic perspective to clinical work informed by Systems Therapy.

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods and tailors techniques to each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systems Therapy. Lauren has extensive experience supporting parents, children, adolescents, families, couples, and college-age individuals. Her practice addresses a wide array of concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, eating and body image issues, parenting and caregiver stress, intimacy and sexual concerns, anger and self-esteem difficulties, depression and ADHD, and related matters like attachment, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.

Her goal as a therapist is to empower people to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward the goals they define for themselves through a collaborative, skills-focused approach.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lauren Herzog integrates several practical approaches to tailor online work to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people explore their values and priorities in a nonjudgmental space and supporting personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for people who struggle with mood instability or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lauren works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists use this collaborative stance to ensure treatment aligns with each person’s life and priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to maintain regular appointments, accommodate busy schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. These options allow consistent, ongoing support while adapting to how clients prefer to connect with their therapist.