Lauren Brenny MS, LPC

Throughout my work, I have many clients who identify within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. I am knowledgeable in providing trauma therapy to people who are part of this community and some of the unique issues that come with it. I am passionate about providing an inclusive and affirming environment where we can explore identity, gender, and all things 2SLGBTQIA+.

Trauma and PTSD are something I am familiar with and not afraid to talk about. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space where you can talk about your trauma and fears. No matter what you bring, I am here to hold space for you and guide you through the process. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which can be effective in treating PTSD. I am passionate about finding what works for you and empowering you to heal and manage your symptoms.

EMDR is effective for treating PTSD and trauma. I am trained in EMDR and I have experience using it to help others as well as doing EMDR therapy as a client. We will collaborate to figure out if EMDR would be a good fit for you and I will be sure that you have the tools you need to cope before starting to reprocess the trauma. From there, we will use the EMDR protocol to help you identify and reprocess trauma.

Trauma therapy is one of my main focuses and I make sure to use a trauma informed lense whenever I am working with someone. Knowledge on how trauma affects the brain, body, and our behaviors can help us to understand why things are happening and how we can cope with it. We can treat trauma using EMDR, talk therapy, focusing on emotions, learning coping skills, and learning how to calm our nervous system, or in a way that you prefer. We will explore and find what works best for you, at your pace.

I went through training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and have experience integrating IFS into my sessions to provide deeper trauma-informed therapy. IFS allows us to explore and process our thoughts, feelings, trauma, body sensations, core beliefs, and more without judgment and with the collaboration of your internal system. We might use IFS, or we might not, it depends on what feels right to each person I work with.

I went through training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and have experience integrating IFS into my sessions to provide deeper trauma-informed therapy. IFS allows us to explore and process our thoughts, feelings, trauma, body sensations, core beliefs, and more without judgment and with the collaboration of your internal system. We might use IFS, or we might not, it depends on what feels right to each person I work with.

I went through training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and have experience integrating IFS into my sessions to provide deeper trauma-informed therapy. IFS allows us to explore and process our thoughts, feelings, trauma, body sensations, core beliefs, and more without judgment and with the collaboration of your internal system. We might use IFS, or we might not, it depends on what feels right to each person I work with.