Lauren D Shechter, LCSW

OCTOBER 2025 UPDATE: Available openings for online and in-person sessions HOW I APPROACH THERAPY Welcome! I’m Lauren (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist based in Portland, OR. I’ve worked in the field of mental health since 2011 and have maintained a private practice since 2015. I value building genuine, trusting relationships with my clients and offer a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. Because therapy is not “one-size-fits-all,” I integrate a range of approaches to support each person’s needs and preferences. CLIENTS SERVED I provide individual therapy for young adults (18+) and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I also have advanced training and experience supporting clients through pregnancy loss, infertility, and perinatal trauma. My practice welcomes clients of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and belief systems. I offer online sessions to residents of Oregon and New York and in-person sessions at my Southeast Portland office. MY TRAINING I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University in 2011 with a focus in clinical practice. I’ve completed additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Perinatal Mental Health. I also draw from psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients deepen self-understanding and create lasting change. FINANCES & INSURANCE I am in-network with Moda, Regence (BCBS), and PacificSource. I also work with clients who pay out of pocket and can provide statements for those seeking out-of-network reimbursement through their insurance plans. ADDITIONAL SERVICES In addition to providing therapy, I am an approved clinical supervisor for CSWAs in Oregon and offer personal sessions for credit to Somatic Experiencing beginning and intermediate students. AVAILABILITY I currently offer sessions between 10am and 4pm—Mondays and Wednesdays in person, and Tuesdays and Thursdays online. CONTACTING ME If you’d like to schedule a brief initial phone consultation at no cost, please email me or use the “contact” button on this page. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and determine if we might be a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you!