- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Lauren
Lauren Hales is an LMHC and an LPC practicing in Arizona with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, and depression. She also helps with relationship and family issues, parenting questions, anger, self-esteem, and career difficulties.
Lauren draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses those methods to help people name difficult emotions, notice patterns that keep repeating, and practice different responses. Sessions often include learning concrete skills for managing reactions and changing unhelpful thinking.
Her background includes work in hospitals and private practice. That experience exposed her to a wide range of clinical problems and practical techniques. Over time she has integrated approaches that focus on emotions, behavior, and motivation.
In a typical session she listens, helps clarify what’s happening, and introduces simple, evidence-informed strategies people can try between visits. She may use problem-solving steps, motivational techniques, or exercises to support emotional awareness and regulation.
Lauren supports people who want straightforward guidance and tools they can use in daily life. Her aim is to help clients build new patterns of relating and cope better with intense feelings. To begin, she asks people to describe what they need and then works with them to set realistic, manageable goals.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming core emotions and how they shape relationship patterns. In online sessions this can help people notice moments of feeling stuck and try new ways of responding. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect present behavior and feelings; it helps people recognize long-standing relational habits and practice different interactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior by teaching practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and reduce distress.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also allow people to work with licensed professionals from different locations, which can be useful for those who live far from clinics or travel frequently.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and career issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on emotions, relationship patterns, and practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in hospitals and private practice, which has informed her use of multiple approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and an LPC licensed in Florida and Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.