Lauren Filip, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC

Lauren is a health-conscious foodie, wife, mother of two, baker, reality television watcher, former full-time stay at home parent, and Mental Health Therapist.

Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness. It is a courageous and empowering decision to invest in your mental health and emotional well being. Be proud of yourself for taking this initial step towards healing. Lauren wants to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health counseling, as she believes participating in therapy should be as normal as going to your doctor for a check up.

She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Toledo and her Master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has previously worked in behavioral healthcare management, substance abuse treatment, and has experience working with adolescents as well as adults.

She believes strongly in the power of the therapeutic alliance. With a collaborative effort, in a safe and supportive space, she will explore with you the area(s) of your life that may be causing unhappiness, pain, discomfort, or distress. She is committed to being present with you and guiding you towards creating positive changes in your life, supporting you in your journey of personal growth. Through evidenced-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy, she will help identify, process, and eliminate the coping mechanisms that have thus far not been serving you or your relationships in a healthy or effective manner. By actively engaging in therapy, you have the ability to develop new strategies and skills to manage strong emotions and diminish and remove self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.

Everyone’s journey is unique. Everyone has a story to tell. Lauren aims to provide a non-judgmental environment and listen with empathy and encouragement. You are capable of achieving your goals, rediscovering joy and fulfillment, navigating life’s challenges with resilience and confidence and making meaningful change. You deserve it.

Insurances Accepted:

*UPMC

*Highmark/BCBS

*Cigna/Evernorth

*Aetna

*United

*TriCare

Personal email: lauren.filip.mlc@gmail.com