About Us

Lauren Blount, MA, LMHC, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500, YACEP Lauren Blount completed her master's in counseling at Webster University. Lauren holds full licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in FL, SC, and ID. She brings diverse experience having started off her mental health career as a Forensic Case Manager that worked in the jail to a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that works with adults, children, and couples.

Lauren has done extensive training and supervision in play therapy and sand tray therapy. She is certified as a Gottman Level 1 Therapist. Lauren’s favorite population to work with is children ages 2-12. Lauren employs a whole person approach and uses the following modalities: person centered, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, family systems, humanistic, yoga therapy, and solution focused.

Some of the issues that Lauren specializes in are: ADHD, anger management, anxiety, autism, coping skills, depression, family conflict, grief & loss, ODD, parenting, relationship issues, school issues, sleep or insomnia, spirituality, trauma and PTSD, impulsivity, and communication.

Lauren is also a Registered Yoga Teacher at the highest level through Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT-500, Children's Yoga Teacher, and Prenatal Yoga Teacher. She is also a Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Lauren has also done extensive training in Ayurveda as an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor. When Lauren is not working, you can find her tending to her mini farm of cats and dogs, strolling around World Equestrian Center, visiting tea houses, or spending time with her family.

Testimonials

Lauren is compassionate, non-judgmental, and always provides helpful advice.

Written on Sep 15, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Lauren is the most understanding therapist I have ever had and by far the most professional. She gives non biased opinions and facts of how to help with your situations and doesn’t just side with you because you’re her patient. She has truly changed my views on therapy!

Written on Apr 20, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Lauren has given me tools to help me understand and improve my own mental health

Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very experienced..with helpful ideas.

Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Lauren for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching

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