Lauren Manning

MD
Accepting Clients

I’m a holistic psychiatrist who believes that you are more than a diagnosis—and that healing begins with feeling deeply seen and empowered.

Psychiatrist in Mount Desert, ME

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Medication Management

About My Clients

I offer personalized, relationship-centered care for teens, young adults, and parents navigating anxiety, depression and life transitions. I help young people who feel stuck or misunderstood — and parents who feel like they’re failing — to rediscover their confidence and move forward with clarity through personalized therapy, collaborative medication management, and holistic support.

My Background and Approach

- Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Board Certified in General Psychiatry - Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Maine Medical Center - Residency in General Psychiatry – Maine Medical Center - M.D. – Tufts University School of Medicine, Maine Track Program - B.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience – Connecticut College - Member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) - Training in wide variety of therapy modalities including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Mentalization, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) - Integrative medicine trainings including: Harvard Medicine Mind-Body Medicine course, Dream Practice Academy Integrative Training and the Leadership And Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I became a psychiatrist because I wanted to do more than treat symptoms. I want to help people make sense of their experiences and reconnect with their inner strength. Over time, both personal and professional experiences led me toward a more relational, trauma-informed, and integrative way of practicing. Today, I work collaboratively with patients and families to create personal, sustainable paths toward growth and well-being. My practice is grounded in: - A relationship-first approach -Trauma-informed care - Whole-person support - Developmental and family systems awareness - Thoughtful use of medications Whether I’m working with a teen, a young adult in transition, or a parent feeling overwhelmed, I bring presence, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we create space for reflection, growth, and lasting change.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Family Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Parenting Teen Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Infertility
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $285 - 365/session

Info

Email Lauren
16 Main Street
Mount Desert, ME 04675

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