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Lauren Giordano

Therapist · Florida

Lauren Giordano

LCSW

LCSW - Stress and life changes

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Experience
18 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Life transitions

About Lauren

Lauren Giordano is a Florida LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, or facing grief and major life change. Lauren also supports people processing trauma and abuse and those struggling with self-esteem. Her sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are part of how she helps clients move toward achievable next steps. Lauren often helps people dealing with abandonment issues, attachment concerns, and the stresses of caregiving. She also works with those managing chronic illness or pain, body image struggles, codependency, and the fallout of divorce or separation. Communication and control issues show up often in her caseload, and she talks through concrete ways to address them. People who come because of disaster-related stress, domestic violence, or disruptive mood concerns like DMDD will find her familiar with these topics. She frames sessions around what the individual wants to try and learns what works for them over time. Her practice is based in Florida and sessions are conducted in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Florida · SW9531

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Approaches and how online sessions fit your life

Many clients begin by wanting concrete ways to reduce stress and move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to see what shifts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support better choices in high-stress moments. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and helps resolve mixed feelings so small steps feel doable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first and will adjust based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps shape short-term goals and the tools used between sessions.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quieter check-in when needed. Different approaches suit different rhythms - CBT or solution-focused work can fit shorter, goal-focused sessions, while mindfulness and narrative methods may be folded into ongoing weekly appointments. Ask about formats when you schedule so sessions match your day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

How would she approach feeling stuck?

Her style uses practical tools like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to identify patterns and try small changes.

How long has she practiced?

She has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and emotional challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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