- Hospice informed perspective
- Collaborative approach
- Practical coping tools
About Lauren
Lauren Daoust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who aims to help people facing grief, stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She brings a calm, steady presence and a direct, caring style to sessions. Lauren speaks plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person she meets.
She spent many years working in hospice and hospital social work before moving into therapy work, and she draws on that experience when supporting people through hard transitions. Lauren notices both emotional and physical reactions and responds with compassion and practical steps. Her goal is to reconnect clients with strengths and to build skills that make daily life more manageable.
Lauren uses several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She combines these to match a person’s needs rather than following a single fixed method. Sessions focus on clear goals and tools that can be used outside the therapy hour.
Sessions start with a relaxed first meeting to see if the fit feels right. Lauren describes her style as collaborative and intuitive, and she invites questions about scheduling or the process before beginning. People who want straightforward emotional support and practical coping strategies often find this approach helpful.
She practices in Wisconsin and conducts therapy in English. Lauren has six years of experience as a therapist and additional background from hospice and hospital social work that informs her work with grief and end-of-life concerns.
She spent many years working in hospice and hospital social work before moving into therapy work, and she draws on that experience when supporting people through hard transitions. Lauren notices both emotional and physical reactions and responds with compassion and practical steps. Her goal is to reconnect clients with strengths and to build skills that make daily life more manageable.
Lauren uses several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She combines these to match a person’s needs rather than following a single fixed method. Sessions focus on clear goals and tools that can be used outside the therapy hour.
Sessions start with a relaxed first meeting to see if the fit feels right. Lauren describes her style as collaborative and intuitive, and she invites questions about scheduling or the process before beginning. People who want straightforward emotional support and practical coping strategies often find this approach helpful.
She practices in Wisconsin and conducts therapy in English. Lauren has six years of experience as a therapist and additional background from hospice and hospital social work that informs her work with grief and end-of-life concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online healing and coping
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward values-driven action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing difficult life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions, and it can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools for easing anxiety, improving sleep, and reducing mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt strategies that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. This is a shared process that can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people continue care during life transitions or when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals tailor session pace and tools to match each person’s daily routine and responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She helps people with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, caregiver strain, and related issues like sleeping problems and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions mix listening with practical skill-building and gentle reflection.
What background informs her work?
She has six years as a therapist plus many years in hospice and hospital social work, which shapes how she supports people facing loss and life transitions.
What credential and region is listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.