Lauren Murdick

Lauren Murdick, LGPC is currently providing in person services to students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Lauren has previous experience providing individual therapy services to individuals in a group therapy practice.

Lauren's core philosophy is that no one should have to navigate their mental health journey in isolation. Her personal experience with the profound impact a compassionate and skilled therapist can have on an individual's well-being inspired her to pursue a career in therapy. She is deeply committed to supporting each person as they confront their struggles, stressors, and challenges. Lauren is dedicated to helping individuals cultivate more authentic lives by enhancing their coping mechanisms, emotional intelligence, and communication skills, believing in a collaborative approach to overcome obstacles to well-being.

Lauren utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach grounded in a strengths-based, person-centered model. She incorporates elements of Motivational Interviewing, social skills training, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a range of mental health concerns. These include anxiety, body image issues, communication challenges, family concerns, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, stress management, and trauma.

Outside of work Lauren says “I live my life authentically by taking time for myself everyday whether it means taking a walk, going to an exercise class, or spending time with family and friend”