- CBT based techniques
- Narrative and existential
- Works with grief
About Lauren
Lauren Dicair is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who feel stuck by old patterns, stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship difficulties. She also helps people coping with life changes, career worry, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.
Lauren listens for the repeated ways people learned to cope in their families of origin. She talks through how those early roles and expectations still affect daily life now. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying clearer ways of responding.
Her work blends practical skills and reflective conversation. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking and behavior. She also draws on narrative and existential ideas to look at life meaning and personal stories.
Lauren encourages short experiments between sessions. Clients often practice new ways of handling conflict, setting boundaries, or shifting routines that affect sleep and mood. She tracks what works and adjusts the plan as needed.
People come to her when grief, chronic illness, immigration stress, or family conflict make everyday life harder. She helps individuals sort through guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about purpose. Lauren accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying concrete changes that can improve mood and behavior, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.Existential work focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and values. It helps people facing life transitions, midlife questions, or a sense of disconnection to clarify what matters and how they want to live.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That may mean combining CBT skills with narrative or existential ideas and adjusting as progress is seen.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which formats are offered when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue therapy while living in another country, which is relevant because international clients are accepted.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults facing family issues, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship problems. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, immigration challenges, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and interactive, combining practical skills with reflective conversation. She encourages experiments between sessions to try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of life challenges. That experience includes supporting people through grief, long-term illness, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Pennsylvania. Her listed credentials are PA LCSW and ME LCSW.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected location.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
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