Lauren Hunter
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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When I began having panic attacks in college, I did ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. The more I leaned into the discomfort of facing my greatest fears, the more freedom and confidence I gained. I started to feel in control of my life again. This showed me the efficacy of ERP, which is also effective for OCD. My brother has OCD, which continues to inform my understanding of the diagnosis. This fuels my passion to make effective treatments more accessible to those who need them. In addition to OCD, I specialize in treating grief, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
When I began having panic attacks in college, I did ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. The more I leaned into the discomfort of facing my greatest fears, the more freedom and confidence I gained. I started to feel in control of my life again. This showed me the efficacy of ERP, which is also effective for OCD. My brother has OCD, which continues to inform my understanding of the diagnosis. This fuels my passion to make effective treatments more accessible to those who need them. In addition to OCD, I specialize in treating grief, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Location
Licensed in Illinois, New Jersey
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Buddhism, Agnosticism
Education
SUNY at Stony Brook University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Lauren
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Curative, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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