Lauren Kropf (she/her)

LMSW PMH-C TF-CBT
Accepting Clients

I’m Lauren, a licensed social worker and the founder of The Empowered Path.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rockford, MI

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I’m passionate about helping women, children, teens, and families navigate life’s difficult seasons with compassion and practical support. With specialized training in perinatal mental health, trauma-focused therapy, and adoption, I bring both professional experience and a genuine understanding of the challenges families face. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported as they find their path forward.

My Background and Approach

With a background in education and social work, I bring a unique perspective to therapy and a passion for helping people feel understood and supported. I am trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), perinatal mental health, and adoption-competent care, with experience supporting children, teens, mothers, and families through challenging transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I don’t believe therapy is about “fixing” you—you are not broken. I believe therapy provides a safe space to slow down, understand what you’re carrying, build practical tools, and feel empowered to move forward. I meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to their individual needs, strengths, and goals.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe you are the expert on your own life, and therapy should be a partnership rather than a place where someone tells you what to do. I believe people are resilient, capable of growth, and deserving of compassion—especially during the seasons when life feels overwhelming. I believe there is no “perfect” way to be a parent, partner, or person. We all carry experiences that shape how we navigate the world, and sometimes we need a safe place to process them. My goal is to walk alongside you without judgment, help you recognize your strengths, and support you in creating a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and empowered.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Adoption Issues Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Pregnancy and Postpartum
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Adoption Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Relationship Issues
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Care Network

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $60 - 60/session

Info

Email Lauren
350 Northland Dr Sutie 1
Rockford, MI 49341-8277

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