Lauren Riley(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

New York

Anxiety - Depression-Identity development-Self-esteem-Mind-body connection-Values clarification-

Refresh Psychotherapy

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Accepting in-person & online

In-network with some insurances

$120-$170

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

Lauren is a clinical social worker who uses years of practice and study of mindful, somatic (of the body), narrative, and relational techniques to help her clients overcome challenges and identify barriers to connecting with their authentic selves. Lauren understands how patterns of stress, anxiety, and depression can disrupt internal alignment, make emotions difficult to name, express, or move through, and prevent relationships from functioning or flourishing. She uses her training to help clients identify these blocks and gain internal clarity.

Message to clients

Coping with difficult relationship patterns, transitions, and societal structures that are not supportive of our well-being can be difficult to do on our own. We can find ourselves feeling burnt out and unsure of how to move forward or how to feel better.

I help my clients reorient themselves during these difficult times — adjusting to new roles (personal, professional, academic), loss, grief, or chronic conditions and managing anxiety, depression, and stress. I help my clients to locate their needs, uncover their patterns, and experiment with new strategies. These are often mindfulness-based or include emotional and body awareness. I also help my clients identify narratives and self-beliefs that might be inhibiting their growth or progress towards their goals before getting curious about new, empowering possibilities.

I take a warm and active approach to therapy, informed by narrative, somatic, and mindful strategies. I encourage self-compassion and curiosity and incorporate skills learning in my work.

Licensure

New York: 116862-01

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally

Values clarification - Exploring one’s values, including their origins and how they impact daily decision-making and behaviors; making life changes according to these values and living a life aligned to one’s values

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna
Evernorth
Meritain Health
Northwell Direct
Optum
United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$170 (50min)
Sliding scale:$120 - $170

Lauren Riley