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    • Home
    • About
      • Lauren Sussman, MSW, LCSW
      • Office
    • Services
      • Services Overview
      • Talk Therapy
      • Trauma
      • EMDR
      • Neurofeedback
    • FAQ & Fees
    • Get Started
    • Client Portal
    • Resources
      • Blog

704-228-6041

  • Home
  • About
    • Lauren Sussman, MSW, LCSW
    • Office
  • Services
    • Services Overview
    • Talk Therapy
    • Trauma
    • EMDR
    • Neurofeedback
  • FAQ & Fees
  • Get Started
  • Client Portal
  • Resources
    • Blog

Meet Lauren Sussman, MSW, LCSW

Education & Experience

Lauren received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from North Carolina State University (Go Pack!) and her Master's Degree in Social Work from Winthrop University. Lauren has 5+ years of experience providing therapeutic services and her background includes working in a variety of settings including schools and higher levels of care.

Approach

Lauren practices with a holistic, empowerment-based and trauma-informed approach. Lauren likes to focus on client strengths to uncover opportunities for growth within a secure and validating therapeutic alliance. 


Lauren specializes in trauma and recognizes the importance of empowerment, resourcing, and regulation when approaching trauma work. Lauren also enjoys supporting individuals struggling with anxious attachment styles in relationships & dating.

Trainings

As a trauma therapist, Lauren is trained in both EMDR and Neurofeedback. Lauren also utilizes trainings in Attachment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, as well as mindfulness-based practices in session.  


Lauren is licensed to provide telehealth services to both North Carolina and South Carolina residents. Lauren offers in person sessions in her Cornelius office Monday through Thursday.

Meet Brody - Therapy Dog in Training

Lauren Sussman's therapy dog in training, Brody.

Brody is currently in training to become a therapy dog! While he continues to increase his skills at home, you may see him in the background of some virtual sessions. Unfortunately, he sleeps on the job a lot. Brody absolutely loves people,  agrees with his mom (Lauren) that NC State deserves a national championship, and is currently enjoying the latest season of Love is Blind. Stay tuned for Brody's progress! He can't wait to meet you.

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9624 Bailey Road Suite 275, Cornelius, North Carolina 28031, United States

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