Meet Lauren, LMHC
My Personal Philosophy: It can be common for the challenges of life to lead people to doubt their power. I believe therapy should assist clients in building the confidence necessary to make decisions that will align with their personal goals and values. As a therapist, I serve as the guide rails on the road, but my clients are the ones behind the wheel. It’s my passion to help people understand how their past experiences impact their current functioning. Fear, anxiety, and pain will always be a part of life, but they do not have to prevent you from creating a life where joy and hope can flourish. If you are resonating with this caption and noticing dysfunction in your life, this may be the right place for you.
My Clinical Self: Using evidence-based approaches to therapy helps ensure positive change in a client’s life. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, and a trauma-focused perspective in sessions. I am licensed in the states of NY (LMHC) and TX (LPC). I hold additional certifications in grief and addictions. I’ve worked in inpatient settings, schools, dayhab programs for developmentally disabled adults, and private practice settings. Working in diverse settings has allowed me to tailor my work to cater to the unique emotional needs of each client. My clients play an important role in guiding the work we do together.
More About Reflections Mental Health
Reflections Mental Health Counseling was founded by Lauren Tepfer in 2025. This decision came after receiving many years of formal training in the field. As the name suggests, Reflections is intended to encourage clients to face the things in their lives that have been causing discomfort and dysfunction, while also reflecting on their strengths and protective factors.
Lauren’s intentions with this practice are to break stigma surrounding mental illness, provide quality mental health services, and to serve her community in a productive way.
Roles Lauren has previously held as a mental health professional:
Behavior Analyst for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Drug and Alcohol Inpatient Counselor
Support Group Facilitator for: addictions, grief, interpersonal trauma
Licensed Psychotherapist in a private practice setting
Supervisor to interns and limited permit counselors
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