Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Williamsburg, VA

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe that healing begins with feeling safe. My approach is holistic, meaning I consider the whole person—mind, body, and life circumstances—when developing a treatment plan. 

I have experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and maternal mental health concerns. I work collaboratively with clients, empowering them to take an active role in their care while providing guidance, education, and evidence-based treatment options. 

Maybe you’ve been pushing through stress, anxiety, or emotional pain, telling yourself it will pass. Maybe you’re used to being the strong one for everyone else. But even the strongest people need a space where they can be heard, understood, and supported without judgment.

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than seven years of mental health experience and over 25 years of nursing practice, including skilled nursing and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient care. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care through telehealth, with a focus on building therapeutic relationships, shared decision-making, and empowering individuals to achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in their mental health and overall well-being.

I take a collaborative, empathetic approach that builds self-awareness and resilience. I am committed to holistic care that supports each client's unique needs while fostering personal growth and recovery.

Seeking support is a meaningful first step. I'd welcome the opportunity to partner with you—schedule an appointment today to begin your path toward healing and growth.

Lauren Darling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked closely with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. Among adult populations, Lauren primarily works with women and LGBTQ+ individuals. She has worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and challenges including trauma, eating disorders, parenting, psychosis and dissociative disorders, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, LGBTQ+ issues, personality and mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, with particular attention to complex childhood trauma including sexual abuse.

Lauren earned a Master's in Social Work at Fordham University. She gravitates most heavily towards cognitive- and acceptance-based therapeutic approaches and understands the value of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. Lauren aims to create a safe environment for clients to share openly by listening with curiosity and empathy.

Lauren is a strong believer that the most lasting and impactful change often comes from exploring the negative or unhealthy tendencies in our lives. As your therapist, she helps you identify and uproot your untrue beliefs. Lauren works best with people who, despite the discomfort, are willing to be vulnerable and hear honest feedback in order to grow.