Lauren D Shechter, LCSW

FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATE: Waitlist for online and in-person sessions ABOUT MY PRACTICE Welcome! I’m Lauren (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Portland, Oregon working in the field of mental health for over 15 years. I offer individual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions, with advanced training in pregnancy loss and perinatal trauma. MY APPROACH My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. I welcome clients of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and belief systems. INSURANCE & AVAILABILITY I am in-network with Moda, Regence (BCBS), and PacificSource, and also work with self-pay clients. Sessions are offered between 10am and 4pm in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays in person and online on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am licensed in both Oregon and New York. ADDITIONAL SERVICES In addition to therapy, I provide clinical supervision to CSWAs in Oregon and personal sessions for beginning and intermediate Somatic Experiencing students. GET IN TOUCH To schedule a brief, no-cost consultation or ask questions, please email me or use the contact button on this page. I look forward to connecting with you!