PLAINFIELD, INDIANA

Lauren Sturgeon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who provides compassionate, individualized counseling to children and adults. She has a special interest in trauma, somatic counseling, and the connection between the mind and body. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, chronic illness, chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). She also has experience working with first responders and individuals coping with workplace-related trauma and complex traumatic experiences.

Lauren utilizes evidence-based approaches to help clients develop coping skills, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth. Her therapeutic style emphasizes creating a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout counseling. She earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Indianapolis in 2025 and her Bachelor of Science in Brain and Behavioral Sciences from Purdue University in 2022. Her research interests include trauma treatment, particularly childhood sexual abuse, and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

AGES 3 and UP

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Anxiety and depression

• Grief and loss

• Chronic illness and chronic pain

• Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and PNES

• Traumatic brain injury

• First responders and occupational trauma

• Emotional regulation and life transitions

MODALITIES

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Trauma-informed therapy

• Grief counseling