Lauren Barker
LCMHC, LPCC, LPC
Barker Counseling, PLLC
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
North Carolina Ohio South Carolina
Services Provided
Group Therapy Individual Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+) Older Adults (65+) Young Adults (18-25)
Languages Spoken
English
Practice details
Faith Communities Served
Catholic Christian Jewish
Telehealth Availability:
As I work with clients living in multiple states, I am currently telehealth-only.
About this provider
Clients I Work With
You often feel unsupported or not quite seen by others. You're there for others when they're going through a hard time, but find it hard to ask for help yourself-maybe because you don't feel worthy or don't want to be a burden. Dealing with concerns like past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, body image, disordered eating, or relational stress is isolating & feels overwhelming to manage alone. You want deeper connections, but don't know where to start & fear being judged. Or if you're a therapist yourself, you may want the extra support of being in therapy! I specialize in body image/disordered eating work, as well as trauma and complex/traumatic grief. I also provide specific treatment for therapists, first responders, parents of children with eating disorders, and people becoming caregivers for loved ones.
Approach
Working with me includes collaborating to build coping skills, meaningful connections to yourself & others, & ultimately a life you fully enjoy living. As your therapist, I will validate & challenge you where appropriate-with a little humor mixed in! I pull from evidence-based approaches such as IFS, CBT, polyvagal theory, and somatic work, with a focus on emotional regulation where appropriate. Having the right fit in therapy is crucial to achieving your goals, so my approach is tailored to be unique to you. If this resonates with you, please reach out & let's get started!
More About My Practice
I see clients throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio, and sessions are held via telehealth for more scheduling flexibility & range of care. Spots are open M-F-please email for updated availability!
Coming soon:
-Educational group for parents of children with eating disorders
-Brainspotting intensives for deeper trauma work, especially for complex and traumatic grief
Additional Credentials & Training
Brainspotting Levels 1 & 2
Embodied Recovery Certified Practitioner
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Attachment Body Dysmorphia Burnout Cancer Chronic Pain and Illness Depression Eating Disorders Grief Highly Sensitive People (HSP) Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health Life Transitions Older Adults & Aging Perfectionism Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health Relationship Issues Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse Self Esteem Trauma & PTSD Weight Loss Women’s Mental Health
Therapy approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Attachment-Based Brainspotting Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Compassion Focused Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Integrative Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Parts Work Person-Centered Therapy Polyvagal Informed Therapy Relational Therapy Somatic Experiencing Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Specialized Experience
Athletes / Professional Sports Body-positive / Health at Every Size Entrepreneurs & Executives First Responders & Medical Professionals Law Enforcement
Fees & insurance
Session Fees
$150–$181
Payment Accepted
Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Private Pay (Superbills Not Provided)
Sliding Scale
Insurance Accepted
Aetna Anthem Blue Choice PPO Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Cigna First Health Meritain Health NCPPO North Carolina State Health Plan Optum Oxford UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Zelis Healthcare
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