Lauren Salerno, Mental Health Counselor Intern

Lauren's youthful attitude, authenticity, humor, individual experiences, as well as her passion for adolescent mental health, give her an intimate understanding of youth culture, which she uses to form genuine connections with her clients, especially adolescents and children.

She gathers from an eclectic therapeutic focus that primarily gathers from client-centered and Humanistic integrative approaches that wholesomely and comprehensively meet her clients at their current stage of life to facilitate the inner growth she knows everyone is capable of. Values such as mindfulness, creativity, and nature are also infused within her counseling space.

Lauren is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's student at Southern New Hampshire University, and she is eager to work with a diverse population of clients to meet their individualized needs. She is thrilled to continue her advanced internship experience at Bodhi Tree Mental Health Counseling, and is accepting children, adolescents, in Cornwall, NY. At an early age, Lauren always had a passion for helping others, and in turn, doing what she can to make the world a better place, which has led her to her work as a mental health counselor.

Lauren is eager to embark on a collaborative journey of self-actualization, empowerment, and inner peace with each one of her clients. She is here to listen to your struggles, successes, fears, and beliefs without judgment in a safe, supportive environment. She welcomes the opportunity to connect further with anyone seeking counseling services.