Lauren Audenino, LCSW
You are more than your job, your
relationship status, the things you own, or your accomplishments.
Because you are worthy, even if you don’t feel that way (yet). It can be scary to really take a look at what’s there, all of the things we hope to distract ourselves from. By bringing greater awareness to our experiences and clarifying our thoughts and feelings around them, we can live with more ease, more peace, and more love for ourselves and everyone in our lives.
What’s the next step? Is this all there is? I’ve done all the things I was “supposed” to do and now what? You’re likely asking yourself these things, and questioning much more. You may be feeling overwhelmed, overworked, unfulfilled, and dissatisfied. This can bring on things like stress, depression, and anxiety. Things may look “good” from the outside and because of that, you may feel like you should be grateful for what you have and hesitant to seek guidance. Wanting to live out the fullest, most alive, and contented version of yourself is your birthright. You are here to live and love deeply, to find your inner voice and share it. We can get there together.
My Approach:
“So, do I have to be a Buddhist?” - Not at all! The Buddha’s teachings help inform my approach and my life. If you’re interested in exploring that we can certainly go deeper but if you’re not, your session will feel much like a traditional therapy session. No matter what, my priority is to meet you with an honest open heart and zero judgement. I help to create a space for you to feel seen and supported for who you truly are. In fact, I believe you already have everything within you to make deep and lasting change. I’m here to help you take a step back from unhealthy thought patterns and gain perspective on what may be holding you back from this truth. Our work together will be emotions focused and solution based. In other words we work with the feelings, practice being with them and finding space around them, instead of just hoping they’ll pass. I offer tools to help pull you out of the dark.
Find your truth, honor your emotions, and expand.
If you feel ready for Dharma informed Therapy
let’s set up an introductory call.
Additional Offerings
Meditation Mentorship
Would you like to learn to meditate but feel unsure how to start, stay consistent, or trust that you’re “doing it right”? I’ll help you understand meditation through the Vipassana/Insight tradition. Together we’ll find simple ways to incorporate the deep transformation a meditation practice can bring, in a down to earth and approachable way.
These sessions are donation based.