Lauren Hembree

MS, PLPC

Lauren earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree at Missouri State University in 2023. She is under the supervision of Brian Vega, LPC. Lauren completed a bachelor’s degree in 2015 and has a background working in the legal industry as a paralegal.

When Lauren is not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading too many books at one time, catching up on TV shows, attempting to bake new recipes, or simply hanging out with her dog and cats.

Goals

My goal is to create a space where your emotions, experiences, and dreams are witnessed and validated. I believe that as we navigate life, we sometimes become stuck when patterns that used to serve us no longer do. This “stuckness” can create a lot of anxiety, indecision, fear, and frustration. I hope to help you gently untangle those sticky areas. I use a person-centered approach to counseling, but I also enjoy using mindfulness, quotes from “The Office,” podcasts and books, Taylor Swift lyrics, humor, breathing exercises, and other practical tools to help you realize and work toward your own specific goals. I look forward to meeting you and beginning this journey.

Counseling Services

Individual
Adolescent
Group therapy

Fees

$80 per 50-minute individual session
$35 per 90-minute group session