Great to meet you!

Hello! I am a clinical psychologist who offers virtual/telehealth therapy to Washington and Oregon residents (18+) and specialize in evidence-based treatment of anxiety, worry, stress, panic attacks, indecision, uncertainty, perfectionism, and low self-esteem. I also love working with clients who are interested in personal growth/development, and who want to improve the quality of their relationships and their lives. Ultimately, I am passionate about assisting you in developing a deeply meaningful way of life.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I believe in effective, transformative therapy. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment for anxiety & related disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, and OCD. My treatment approaches and areas of expertise include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Therapy (ERP), and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC).

What you can expect

Our therapy sessions will be focused on supporting you in reaching your treatment goals using a variety of techniques informed by evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, UP-CBT, ACT, ERP, and/or MSC. We will often explore, discuss, and process relevant life experiences in order to reach a clear understanding about how to address any challenges you’d like to overcome, as well as strengthen self-awareness. Therapy also often involves the guided practice of CBT, UP-CBT, ACT, ERP, and/or MSC strategies and exercises (used both during and between our sessions) in order to strengthen important skills (such as mindfulness, self-compassion, emotion regulation, problem-solving, interpersonal relationship effectiveness, and values-congruent living) that may facilitate progress towards your goals.

NEW CLIENTs

If you are interested in scheduling a free 15-25 minute phone consultation with Dr. Lauren Helm to determine goodness of fit, you may schedule this by using the SimplePractice® secure online scheduling portal button below.