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Lauren Giordano

Therapist · Florida

Lauren Giordano

LCSW

Compassionate support for grief and life transitions

  • 18 years' experience
  • Based in Florida
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal-focused work
  • Trauma-aware care

About Lauren

Lauren Giordano is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She uses clear, practical language so people can track progress and feel understood. Lauren meets people where they are and helps them take the next step forward.

With 18 years of experience, Lauren draws on a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness approaches help slow down intense emotions and build everyday coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy support setting goals and finding workable steps to reach them.

Lauren also works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship and attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and adjustment after separation or loss. She pays attention to practical problems like communication, decision making, and commitment issues as well as broader concerns such as body image and self-esteem.

Clients can expect a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions. Lauren listens, asks questions to clarify what matters most, and then suggests small experiments to try between appointments. Progress often comes from repeated, simple steps rather than quick fixes.

She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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 that translate well to online care

Lauren commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and manage strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck by clarifying values and finding personal reasons to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. Over a few sessions they check what helps and adjust the plan so it fits the individual's needs.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to use tools like guided breathing, worksheets, and behavioral experiments between sessions to keep progress moving.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lauren help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, relationship and attachment issues, and adjustment after separation.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and pragmatic. Lauren listens, clarifies goals, and suggests small, practical steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 18 years of experience working with a range of concerns related to trauma, grief, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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