- 16 years experience
- Values-based care
- Practical coping skills
About Lauren
Lauren Knepp is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She creates a calm, respectful space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more capable in daily life.
Lauren tailors her approach to each person's needs and pace. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies are also used to manage strong emotions and improve moment-to-moment focus.
Her work often addresses self-esteem, communication problems, caregiver stress, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, chronic illness, aging questions, and the stresses that come with loss and end-of-life decisions. Lauren aims to help clients build clearer values and daily routines that support wellbeing.
Clients can expect direct, conversational sessions that combine practical exercises with reflection. She helps people set small, achievable goals and track what works. Over time the goal is to strengthen coping skills so challenges feel more manageable.
Lauren practices in Pennsylvania and meets people where they are in life. She welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and works collaboratively to find approaches that fit each person’s priorities and values.
Lauren tailors her approach to each person's needs and pace. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies are also used to manage strong emotions and improve moment-to-moment focus.
Her work often addresses self-esteem, communication problems, caregiver stress, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, chronic illness, aging questions, and the stresses that come with loss and end-of-life decisions. Lauren aims to help clients build clearer values and daily routines that support wellbeing.
Clients can expect direct, conversational sessions that combine practical exercises with reflection. She helps people set small, achievable goals and track what works. Over time the goal is to strengthen coping skills so challenges feel more manageable.
Lauren practices in Pennsylvania and meets people where they are in life. She welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and works collaboratively to find approaches that fit each person’s priorities and values.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take values-driven actions even when feelings are hard. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to small steps toward chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses practical exercises to change patterns that make problems worse. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship strain and strong mood swings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adapt methods to fit each person's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where feedback shapes the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. It also supports using homework and in-the-moment practice between sessions to strengthen skills learned in therapy.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her style is warm and practical, blending reflection with exercises. Sessions focus on small, doable changes and skill-building to manage emotions and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Lauren has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of life stressors and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.