Lauren Carrique
Registered Social Worker - MSW, RSW
***Currently on Leave***
We may often feel like we are just going through the motions of life… feeling numb, unmotivated, disconnected or sad. Though many people struggle with feeling overwhelmed or empty, these experiences can be quite isolating. Lauren strives to provide a comfortable and constructive space for clients to explore their feelings, relationships and patterns.
Counselling Services:
Individual Counselling (18+)
Session Types Available:
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy
Therapy Approaches:
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), compassion-focused therapy (CFT)
Additional Training or Experience With:
Anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, life transitions, boundaries, suicidal ideation, navigating physical health changes, self-esteem
Registration With:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
More About Lauren
Lauren (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with eight years of experience in various clinical, community and academic settings. Soon after completing her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto in 2017, Lauren worked with patients and their families in various capacities at University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto.
Lauren’s clinical practice has included providing psychotherapy and supportive counselling for clients with chronic depression, mood disorders, addiction and trauma, and with those navigating significant physical health journeys. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development, including the completion of a certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) from Wilfrid Laurier University and in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from the Centre for Mindfulness Studies. Lauren also recently completed training in EMDR.
Together, we can explore ways to better manage overwhelming emotions, increase your sense of confidence, improve your relationships and develop new skills. Lauren’s hope for you is that you will reach out for the support and care you deserve!