What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.50
Average wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.50
About Lauren Familia
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)
Autism
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Treatment approaches
Compassion Focused
Humanistic
Culturally Sensitive
Motivational Interviewing
Eclectic
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Lauren Familia
Lauren (She/Her) was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She has a master’s in school counseling from Brooklyn College and a certificate in mental health counseling from Alfred University. As someone who is kind and intuitive, Lauren has always been a helper who seeks to understand others. As a person with family members with various mental health disorders, it has been Lauren’s goal to decrease the stigma of mental health, increase awareness, and provide easy access for mental health services. She has years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families both in private and school settings. She has provided therapeutic services to clients who have been incarcerated, homeless, and have substance abuse issues. She has extensive experience working with students and clients that have ADHD, ASD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. It has been a pleasure for her working with children, adolescents, and adults, and assisting them with increasing their social skills, self-esteem, and emotional regulation skills. As an extrovert/introvert and someone who loves learning about herself and others, Lauren enjoys working with people of all ages and all backgrounds. She has experience doing individual and group therapy.
In treatment with Lauren, she utilizes a holistic, non-judgmental, empathetic approach rooted in active listening. She believes therapy should be catered to the needs of the person or groups of people. She incorporates her adaptability, patience, and creativity into her work. She frequently uses the modalities of person center therapy, trauma informed care, emotion focused therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Lauren wants her clients to feel empowered, safe, strong, and heal from any trauma they may have. Lauren is caring, which allows her clients to feel supported.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I am a warm, kind, respectful, and understanding therapist. My clients may need help with a specific issue or multiple issues, they are unsure of what they want from therapy, or they simply want to talk to someone, I am here for them. Regardless of whether, you are a child learning social skills, a teen figuring out their identities, an adult managing life transitions, a family understanding each other, or a couple learning to increase their communication skills, I will provide assistance and support.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I work with those wanting to positively cope with a variety of issues such as ADHD, ASD, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, those who have trouble dealing with their emotions, and those with low self-esteem. I enjoy working with adults and children using person center therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and solution focused brief therapy.
I use empathy and active listening to adapt my style of therapy, such as using motivational interviewing with those that want to be successful with their goals. I often use more than one modality such as trauma informed care with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I establish trust and rapport by moving at a pace that goes along with your needs and issues.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150-250 for 60 minutes
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Office location
Lauren Familia, MSEd also offers online video visits for patients
Collaborative Therapy Mental Health Counseling
136 Madison Ave, Fl 5, New York, NY 10016
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Alfred University, Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling
- Brooklyn College, Master's in School Counseling
NPI number
1053151449
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.50
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.50
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4 reviews
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Quality customer service. Exceptional therapeutic communication and care.
November 5, 2024celso C.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
November 6, 2024Robin S.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoSG
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Where is Lauren Familia's office located?
Lauren Familia has 2 office locations, including in New York and Smyrna, view full addresses on Lauren Familia's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lauren Familia?
Lauren Familia frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Lauren Familia on their profile.
What languages does Lauren Familia speak?
Lauren Familia speaks English.
How do patients rate Lauren Familia in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Lauren Familia. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 4.5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.