Therapist profile
Lauren Porter, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 009735
- NPI1770086415
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Lauren
Lauren Porter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with seven years of clinical work. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and career strain. She also supports people dealing with grief, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related issues.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She listens without judgment and works with clients to identify specific problems and barriers. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills that can be used between meetings.
Lauren blends cognitive behavioral techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered principles. She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas and Jungian perspectives when they fit a client's concerns. That mix lets her move between skills training, values-based work, and discussions about emotional patterns.
In session she helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and frustration. She works on small, concrete changes - like adjusting reactions at work, managing outbursts at home, or reducing rumination after conflicts. The goal is clearer choices rather than quick fixes.
Lauren asks clients to consider what they want their life to look like and then practices tools to get there. She uses straightforward exercises, behavioral experiments, and reflection to track progress. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details using the site's matching and scheduling flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anger, worry, or avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective, with the therapist providing a nonjudgmental stance and reflective listening to support decision making and insight.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing short check-ins during a workday break, or offering options when camera use is difficult. Talk with the matching process about which session arrangement would suit your schedule and day-to-day routines.
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Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How does she approach anger in sessions?
She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based techniques to notice triggers, practice different responses, and build skills for managing strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lauren has seven years of experience as a clinician working primarily with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices with clients based in that region.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session formats before booking by using the site's matching and scheduling tools, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.