Lauren Howard-Chavez

LMFTA, MA
Accepting Clients

I’m an LMFTA and founder of Liminality Healing. I work with people navigating life transitions, identity shifts, grief, trauma, and anxiety.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Washington
Supervised by Billie Gilliam, LPCC (E.0500894-SUPV)

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Many people reach a point where they know something needs to change, but feel out of touch with themselves and unsure where to begin. They may be functioning on the outside, but internally feel ungrounded, emotionally stuck, or unable to trust their own instincts.

My Background and Approach

My work integrates evidence-based therapy with modern wellness practices, with a focus on mindfulness, self-acceptance, and sustainable growth. I’m especially attentive to how life stages and lived experiences shape stress, grief, and trauma.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I value and respect people from all backgrounds and walks of life. I’m committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for everyone. I believe in connecting with people authentically. At the heart of my practice is the belief that we’re all human—flawed, resilient, and capable of growth

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Personality Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • United Healthcare
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120/session

Reach out to Lauren