I am extremely grateful for Lauren and her support. Lauren listens, hears, and understands me. Yes, I know that it is in Lauren's career description to assist others but she goes above and beyond those duties to do so. I couldn't have come across a better therapist. Thank you for your services LAUREN!!!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lauren

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management

Individual Counseling

Online in New Jersey

20 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Lauren accepts 32 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey

AmeriHealth Administrators

AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth New Jersey

Carelon

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - PPO

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Humana Medicare Advantage

Independence Blue Cross | BCBS

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare NJ

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oxford Health Plans

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Lauren

Lauren Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health care in both New Jersey and Delaware. She has a passion for working with women of color, specifically Black women and couples. Lauren has extensive experience working with many populations, such as ex-offenders reunifying with their families, those seeking employment, and severely and persistently mentally ill individuals at a state-run psychiatric facility. Areas of expertise include forensics, people with severe and persistent mental illness, and vocational stressors. Lauren has a Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Rutgers University.

Lauren has extensive knowledge and experience working with people with eating disorders, self-esteem issues, changing eating habits and body image. Lauren uses CBT therapeutic inventions and nutrition to help support a healthy lifestyle. Lauren also uses CBT and teaches coping skills, including reframing and grounding. Through her own experience, Lauren has become a menopause educator and can help guide you to treatment resources.

Lauren believes that she can help you normalize your feelings by reframing and looking at the bigger picture. She is not your average therapist. Lauren’s sessions are “girlfriend” sessions, where you talk about your life and she uses her knowledge to suggest helpful changes. She is firm but empathetic and will support you through your wellness journey.

"As a woman of color, I understand the unique therapy needs of people who look like me."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I love my sessions. I'm learning to be more positive and to see things differently.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lauren

Compassionate, truthful, reliable, empathetic, non- judgemental, good listener, skilled and trustworthy.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lauren

I am extremely grateful for Lauren and her support. Lauren listens, hears, and understands me. Yes, I know that it is in Lauren's career description to assist others but she goes a....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lauren

I appreciated the fact that my provider listened without judging me and was not dismissive

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Lauren

Get to know Lauren

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I love helping people. I want people to live their most fulfilling lives and I'm honored when they choose me to apart of that process.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with open minded clients that are willing to do something different or outside their box to feel better.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I love working with women of color because we share a common lived experience and I think clients relate to me well.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

Everything happens for a reason. we are all exactly where we are supposed to be. There is power in positive thinking.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I chose Thriveworks because of the culture of inclusivity and treating therapist as valued and important.

What inspires you?

I am inspired my ability to make everyday what I want it to be.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Let's chat and get to know each other. I will ask you lots of questions to get to know you. I will also allow time at the end for you to ask more about my professional background.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want the client to feel at ease and sense that these sessions are a safe space. I also want the client to know that this is a partnership to their own wellness.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

I will confront things head on. If you say that you want to accomplish something and we agree on that and then you are not following through, I will hold you accountable. We will then figure out why follow through has been a problem and what we can do to change it.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I have an 8 year old and a puppy pitbulls. In the warmer months, I love to do all things water and outside. I like win festivals, tattoo conventions and volunteering at animal sanctuaries. I am an amateur photographer whose medium is nature specifically waterways, sunsets and sunrises. I'm also a personal trainer and nutrition coach. In the winter, I am a recluse and wait for the warmer months.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Deep connections with others including animals. Fighting for those that are thought of as less than in this society and doing what is right.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Infidelity, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Relationships, Self-Harming, Adoption, Agoraphobia, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image Issues, Caregivers, Codependency, Domestic Violence, First Responders, Impulse Control Disorders, Infertility, Marital & Premarital, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Obesity, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Panic Attack, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Social Anxiety, Sports Performance, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Suicidal Ideation, Thinking Disorders, Weight Loss, Career Counseling, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Spirituality, Alcohol Use, Substance Use, Family Conflict, Parenting, Racial Identity, School Issues

ApproachesFeminist, Positive Psychology, Behavioral Therapy, Family / Marital, Intensive Therapy, Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal, Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Faith-Based Counseling, Multicultural