Lauren Fischer, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Shelton, CT
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Having fought cancer, I know firsthand how helpful the right therapist can be when going through a challenging time. In turn, it's been an honor for me to be on the other end supporting my clients. I look forward to being that person for you, to working with you on your therapy goals and to facing your challenges together using evidence based practices that get results.
I specialize in anxiety, situational stress, and trauma in adults. I also expertise with navigating the challenges of cancer, mastectomy and IVF/Gestational Surrogacy. You will leave our sessions with new perspectives and skills to take on challenging situations. Sessions may include DBT, CBT, MI, Interpersonal Effectiveness, IFS, Mindfulness, Experiential Therapy, Meditation, Coping Skills, FLASH and EMDR.
Sessions vary depending on your objectives and content is determined collaboratively. Examples include processing current life stressors, challenging negative thoughts, setting boundaries, calming anxiety, preventing panic, and working through painful memories. Together, we will outline a course for accomplishing your goals at a pace that's reasonable and manageable.
Trained at Columbia University, I specialize in situational stress, anxiety and trauma.
My role is to assist you in bringing about the changes you'd like to see, whether it's working through difficult life experiences, calming anxiety, developing a stronger self-worth, or processing a traumatic experience. Engaging in therapy will leave you feeling empowered, connected to yourself, and equipped for difficult situations. I look forward to working together.
License
License(s)
Education
Columbia University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Oscar
- UMR
- UHC Student Resources
- Allsavers UHC
- Carelon
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Mass and CT only
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Cancer Survivors
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media