- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Lauren
Lauren Liss is a licensed social worker in Connecticut with 27 years of professional experience. She focuses on common and pressing concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She aims to meet people where they are and help them take the next step toward steadier day-to-day functioning.
Her background is rooted in healthcare settings, so she is familiar with how illness and medical change affect mood and routine. That experience informs work with chronic pain, illness, or disability and with caregiver stress. Lauren also supports people facing workplace issues, money worries, midlife shifts, and the emotional fallout of separation and divorce.
In sessions she listens for practical patterns that keep problems stuck. She helps people tell their story and then teaches skills to manage symptoms and daily challenges. Expect clear, direct conversation about what’s working and what to try next.
She pays attention to relationships and communication, including control issues, isolation, and struggles with forgiveness or self-love. Her approach is goal-oriented and grounded in real-life needs like returning to routine, improving sleep, or reducing worry.
Lauren encourages small, manageable changes and practices that build confidence over time. Signing up for therapy begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling step, and she works with each person to set realistic goals they can measure and adjust as they go.
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Lauren uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity scheduling, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These methods help reduce daily symptoms and improve functioning.Another frequently used approach focuses on mood and routine for depression and grief. It involves identifying small, achievable activities that restore structure and give a sense of accomplishment. This approach can also help people manage low energy and regain interest in valued activities.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which approaches match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and will adjust methods over time based on what is working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Licensed professionals can often adapt session pacing and homework to suit someone juggling work, caregiving, or health concerns.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lauren help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, workplace issues, and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens for patterns, helps people tell their story, and teaches skills to manage daily challenges.
What is her professional background?
She has 27 years of professional work experience, primarily within healthcare settings. That experience informs work with medical and caregiving concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are online or remote session formats available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Lauren?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.