Lauren Latham, LPC

Lauren Latham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia with 13 years of work in mental health settings. She trained in the United Kingdom and later completed a master’s in counseling at West Virginia University. Lauren has worked in schools and adult clinical settings and brings a practical focus to sessions.

She helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and the stress of life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, mood concerns, low self-esteem, and career-related stress. ADHD and compassion fatigue are among the issues she addresses as well.

Lauren uses several familiar approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based ideas. Sessions aim to be person-focused; she listens first and then helps people try concrete steps that fit their daily life. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods are part of how she encourages change.

Her background includes bereavement counseling, school counseling, and adult clinical work in both the U.S. and the U.K. That mix informs a calm, respectful style and an emphasis on tailoring a plan to each person’s needs.

People who choose Lauren often want practical ways to manage feelings and improve relationships. She frames therapy as a partnership and works at a steady pace so people can build skills and make gradual changes.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when someone is stuck on worry, avoidance, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical exercises to reduce distress and improve mood. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses early relationship patterns and how they show up in adult connections, which can help with trust, closeness, and communication issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that suit your needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to use and when to shift focus.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer not being on camera, while others benefit from visual contact; those preferences can help shape how sessions are scheduled and conducted.