You don’t have to carry everything on your own

Therapy for adults, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck— in a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming space.

Grounded in safety, compassion, and care, Forest Beach Counseling offers therapy in a supportive space where you can slow down, reconnect, and begin to feel more like yourself again or discover what growth looks like at this stage of your life.

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You're not sure when it happened, but you don't recognize the child sitting in front of you or the person looking back at you in the mirror.

You want to feel happier, healthier, and more confident, but nothing seems to work. You feel stuck in the past and aren't able to enjoy the present, making the future feel hopeless. You're feeling so overwhelmed that you can't stop worrying and focus on work or school. And you just want to feel empowered to ask for help when you need it, hoping you don't have to do this alone. Forest Beach Counseling Services of Maryland and Colorado is here to walk beside you on your journey towards a healthy transformation.

I work with individuals experiencing:

  • Trauma and CPTSD or complex trauma

  • Anxiety, overwhelm, or chronic stress

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Neurodivergence, including ADHD and/or Autism

  • Identity exploration, including those related to LGBTQIA+ concerns

  • Life transitions, grief, or feeling “stuck”

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy.

You just need a place where you’re met with curiosity, respect, and care.

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No clinical, stale,

or musty ol’

therapy here.

I’m Lauren!

Clients who work with me, appreciate my humor and honest approach in our work together.

I believe therapy should feel grounded and collaborative—not clinical or rushed. My role isn’t to fix you, but to stand with you as you gain a deeper understanding of self so you can feel more compassion and less shame.

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I’m a multipassionate therapist, check out my specialties below

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    Childhood trauma or CPTSD

    Therapy for those struggling with the impact of past childhood trauma on current relationships and experiences.

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    Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

    For clients that have been feeling stuck with traditional therapy, unable to heal and move past the traumas of the past and/or would like to gain a deeper understanding of self in a safe container with a trusted support.

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  • A pair of naked legs in water sprinkled with yellow, pink, and red flowers.

    ENM/Poly/Kink-Affirming

    A safe space to receive support in exploring and navigating alternative lifestyles.

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  • Rows of small yellow flowers with one larger plant with purple flowers growing in between.

    Neurodivergence

    A welcoming & inclusive place where there is no one-size-fits all approach to supporting your specific needs.

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