Lauren Hunt

(She/Her)

Be Yourself Counseling, LLC

LCSW

Clients I Work With

I work with children, teens, and adults navigating a wide range of life experiences and challenges. Many of the individuals I support have been impacted by early life or relational trauma, neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD or autism, or ongoing stress that affects daily functioning. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, major life transitions, and the emotional impacts of chronic illness or chronic pain. My practice supports individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood and are looking for support while navigating the complexities of everyday life.

Approach

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel safe exploring their experiences and building greater understanding of themselves. I incorporate trauma informed and evidence based practices, including EMDR, somatic techniques, CBT, DBT, and play therapy techniques, as well as strategies that support emotional regulation and executive functioning. Therapy focuses on helping clients develop practical tools, increase self awareness, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in corporate leadership, healthcare, and community settings. I understand burnout, high expectations, and the weight of responsibility not just from textbooks, but from lived experience. As someone with neurodevelopmental differences myself, I also understand the unique challenges of navigating a neurotypical world when you experience and process things a little differently. This perspective allows me to connect with and support individuals who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or out of place in environments that were not designed with their needs in mind.

More About My Practice

Be Yourself Counseling is a space where people are welcomed exactly as they are. Healing and growth do not require changing who you are, they involve understanding yourself more deeply and creating space for the person you have always been meant to become. My practice is centered on helping individuals explore their experiences, navigate challenges, and build greater confidence in who they are. Therapy is a place to be authentic, to feel seen and understood, and to move forward in a way that honors your unique story, strengths, and identity.

Ages Served

Adults
Older Adults (65+)
School Age Children (6-12)
Teens (13-17)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Child and Teen Therapy
Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken

English

Faith Communities Served

Christian
Spiritual

In Person Availability

New Port Richey, Florida

Specializations

Modalities

Attachment-Based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Flash Technique
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)

Specialties

ADHD
Adoption
Anxiety
Attachment
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Burnout
Chronic Pain and Illness
Domestic Abuse
First Responders and Medical Professionals
Gender Identity
Law Enforcement
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Neurodivergent Affirming
Non Monogamy
Relationship Issues
Religious Trauma
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans/Military
Women's Issues

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Credit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Out of Network (Superbills Provided)

Private Pay (Superbills Not Provided)

Sliding Scale

Session Fees

$75

-$150

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Florida Blue
HAP
Optum
Oscar Health
Quest
Surest
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

Florida
Ohio