Lauren Scupp , LMHC

Lauren Scupp is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who completed both her undergraduate and master s degrees at Hofstra University. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, substance use, career challenges, grief, trauma, and other life transitions.

Her therapeutic style is direct and collaborative, offering clear feedback while honoring each person s experience. Lauren aims to create a comfortable space where clients can express thoughts and feelings and where an outside perspective can add empathy and practical insight. She draws on a mix of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person s needs and goals.

Lauren frames help as a partnership built on honesty and mutual effort. She encourages the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and supports clients as they take initial and ongoing steps toward change. When people are ready to explore new possibilities, Lauren offers guidance, accountability, and empowerment as part of their support circle.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lauren integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her work to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client s lead to build self-awareness and confidence; it can be especially helpful for self-esteem, relationship, and life-purpose concerns.

CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people develop skills to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns. DBT offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lauren works with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and current circumstances, and she adapts strategies over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent therapeutic support from home or another convenient location.