Education
Lauren received a Master's degree from LSU in School Counseling in 1997 and a Specialist's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from LSU in 2020. She has worked in both a school setting and in private practice.
Lauren Howell Eglin is a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor (NCC), Nationally Board-Certified School Counselor (NCSC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She works with children (6 and up), adolescents, college-aged students, adults, and families, with a specialization in treating anxiety.
Education
Lauren received a Master's degree from LSU in School Counseling in 1997 and a Specialist's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from LSU in 2020. She has worked in both a school setting and in private practice.
Experience
Lauren brings a unique perspective to working with children and families: she is a parent of three, was a teacher for seven years before becoming a school counselor for more than 20 years, and is a clinical mental health counselor with a specialization in treating anxiety. She is a Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Anxiety Professional (CCATP-CA).
Memberships
Lauren is a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association and the American Counseling Association.
Who Lauren Works With
Children (6 and up), adolescents, college-aged students, adults, and families. Lauren also provides parent coaching.
Areas of Focus
In addition to treating anxiety and other anxiety-related issues, Lauren has experience working with:
Approach
Lauren typically approaches counseling from a Cognitive-Behavioral perspective, but she uses interventions and techniques from multiple theories, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Adlerian therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also incorporates bibliotherapy, neurobiology, mindfulness, play therapy, art therapy, and other expressive arts.
Scheduling
Sessions are available by appointment only. Please call (225) 242-9566 or email Lauren at eglinlauren@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
The First Visit
The first session is a chance to get to know each other. Lauren will ask about what brings you in and what you hope will be different, and there is time for any questions you have about counseling. For children and teens, a parent sits in on the first visit. From there, you and Lauren decide together what the next steps look like.
Fees
Full sessions are $130 through private pay (check, cash, or credit/debit cards).
Send a message
Use the form to request an appointment or ask a question. Or call (225) 242-9566 or email eglinlauren@gmail.com.
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