Lauren Liss , LCSW

Lauren Liss is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 27 years of professional experience in the healthcare field. She has spent her career supporting people who face stress and anxiety, alcohol and other substance use challenges, survivor's guilt, grief, and the difficulties that come with new or ongoing medical diagnoses. Over nearly three decades she has developed practical skills to help clients address depression and anxiety and to strengthen coping strategies for life’s transitions.

She views the decision to begin therapy as a demonstration of courage and recognizes the importance of telling one’s story as a first step toward change. Lauren focuses on helping individuals build additional tools to manage the issues that disrupt daily life, offering steady guidance from her experience in healthcare settings. Prospective clients can expect a supportive, skill-oriented approach aimed at increasing resilience and improving day-to-day functioning.

Her long experience in clinical work informs a practical, compassionate style geared toward helping people move forward through challenging times and regain a sense of control and purpose.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Lauren Liss employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building for stress and anxiety, teaching strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. These interventions focus on developing coping skills, breathing and relaxation practices, and problem-solving tools that help people manage overwhelming emotions and everyday pressures.

She also uses structured approaches to address substance use and addictions, concentrating on relapse prevention, motivation, and strategies to change unhealthy patterns. For those coping with loss, grief-focused work helps individuals process emotions, integrate change, and find ways to honor what they have lost while continuing with life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Lauren works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess progress and adjust methods as needed so treatment remains aligned with the client's situation.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible options that can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, effective support while adapting to the logistical needs of each individual.