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Lauren Daoust, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Lauren

Lauren Daoust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She brings six years of direct therapy experience and an additional background in hospice and hospital social work that informs a compassionate, practical style of care. Lauren blends attention to both emotional and physical shifts and works collaboratively to reconnect clients with their strengths while building concrete coping skills.

Her practice emphasizes thoughtful listening and clear, grounded guidance rather than quick fixes. Lauren uses evidence-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral tools to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Lauren welcomes people seeking help with mood disorders, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, grief and end-of-life concerns, self-esteem and body-image issues, and many related difficulties. The first session is framed as an exploration to see if the therapeutic relationship fits, and scheduling or payment questions can be discussed ahead of time by message.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lauren often integrates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions. Internal Family Systems helps people explore inner parts or subpersonalities to better understand internal conflicts and heal from trauma or attachment wounds. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and committing to meaningful actions to reduce suffering related to anxiety, depression, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Lauren takes a collaborative stance, listening to each person's goals and preferences to tailor methods that fit. She will discuss how different techniques might help and adjust the plan over time so that therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexibility in scheduling and types of contact. These options make it easier to receive consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, caregiving, or health-related needs, and they let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?
Lauren works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative, intuitive, and grounded, focusing on compassionate listening and practical tools to help clients reconnect with strengths and manage symptoms.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of therapy experience and prior experience spanning 13 years in hospice and hospital social work, which shapes her perspective on grief and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and location details are on record?
Lauren is an LCSW practicing in Wisconsin and holds the license WI LCSW 11215 - 123.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English