Lauren Scupp , LMHC

Lauren Scupp is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports clients dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, career concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Lauren's style is straightforward and collaborative. She aims to offer a clear, empathetic perspective that people can use right away.

Clients can expect direct conversation and practical steps in sessions. Lauren works alongside each person to set goals and pick strategies that match their situation. She keeps language plain and focuses on what will help day to day rather than on jargon.

Her methods draw from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Those approaches are used to improve coping, reduce overwhelming thoughts, and strengthen decision making. Sessions may include skill practice, thought work, and moment-to-moment awareness exercises.

Lauren completed undergraduate and master’s degrees at Hofstra University and holds a New York LMHC credential. She has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stages. Sessions are offered in English and organized around each person’s goals.

People meet with Lauren through online formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability.

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s priorities first and relies on active listening and empathy. It helps people feel heard and helps shape goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with mood swings, anger, and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try strategies together. That means methods can be adjusted over time so the plan fits what is actually helpful for day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy easy to fit into a busy life. Video is useful when visual connection helps the work. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messages can support brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options let people choose what works best for their schedule and comfort while still using the same therapeutic approaches.