About Lauren
Lauren Fugate, LPC-MHSP
(she/her)
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/ THERAPIST
Lauren Fugate is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been for over 10 years. She has worked with both children and adults, in areas including trauma, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, and a wide range of mental health issues. She is certified EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Lauren has worked in many settings including non-profit mental health, in-patient facilities ,outpatient facilities, and schools. Lauren has a passion for helping people find connection and empowerment so they can find joy and fulfillment in their daily lives.
Lauren is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor for Licensed Professional Counselors in the state of TN. She provides supervision to pre-licensed clinicians to who are working towards licensure.
Special Focuses
EMDR
Mood Disorders
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervision
Family Issues
Trauma
Anxiety
Education and Credentials
Masters in Mental Health Counseling- University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- Maryville College, 2005
Approved Clinical Supervisor- State of TN
Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
In-network Insurance
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Sheild of TN, Behavioral Health Systems, Cigna, United Health Care, Humana, TriCare
Lauren currently accepts self pay for those out of network