Lauren Daoust, LCSW

Lauren Daoust, LCSW, welcomes people who are tired, stressed, or overwhelmed. She writes in a calm, straightforward way and offers a steady presence for people facing life changes, grief, chronic health problems, or anxiety. Her first goal is to make the first conversation feel low pressure and useful.

She brings six years as a therapist and earlier years working in hospice and hospital social work. That background shaped how she pays attention to both emotional and physical shifts. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that add up over time.

Lauren uses a mix of approaches that match a person’s needs. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Attachment-based and client-centered work help people feel heard and understood while they sort relationship and intimacy concerns.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and sleep difficulties. She also addresses issues like self-esteem, codependency, body image, and compassion fatigue. The style is collaborative and practical rather than purely academic.

In the first session Lauren will listen to what matters most and outline a plan you both agree on. She emphasizes clear, compassionate guidance and tools that fit everyday life. People who want calm, direct support for real-world problems may find this approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Lauren blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in gentle, practical ways. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and choose values-based actions despite them. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress.

She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered principles to create a listening space where people feel understood. The goal is to work together to find which techniques fit your needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy moves forward.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available when you sign up. The main practical advantage is fitting sessions into everyday life - scheduling around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Online work can also make it easier to have shorter check-ins on busy weeks or to continue continuity of care when routines shift. A licensed professional will help you pick approaches and a pace that fit your situation and preferences.