THERAPY IN BRADENTON, FL & ONLINE ACROSS FL AND OH

Helping you experience healing and transformation in your life.

Take Heart— there is hope for change. Let’s work together to help you live the life you were created for!

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Are you tired of overthinking everything or feeling stuck in your own head? Do you second-guess yourself, struggle to say no, or feel distant from others? Are your emotions overwhelming, as if there's no 'off' switch?

Take Heart Christian Counseling offers individual therapy rooted in evidence-based practices and compassionate care—through a biblical lens. You can experience real change in your life!

Imagine being able to express your feelings clearly, set healthier boundaries with others, and notice your body’s red flags before stress takes over.

Therapy could help you feel more present and connected with others, allowing you to build deeper, more meaningful relationships. It’s not about perfection or eliminating all challenges but finding practical, realistic ways to navigate life’s ups and downs with more peace and resilience.

Together, we’ll work toward your goals, helping you embrace a life that feels calmer, more balanced, and full of purpose.

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HI, I’M LAUREN

I’m a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and Ohio. I work with people who feel stuck in anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional pain—even when they’re doing their best to keep things together on the outside.

If you’re considering therapy, you don’t have to have everything figured out. I work best with clients who are willing to show up honestly and engage in the process. I’m committed to being consistent, supportive, and active in our work together, helping you take realistic steps toward healing and lasting change.

In therapy, my goal is to help you move from where you are to where you want to be. We’ll take what feels heavy or overwhelming and turn it into clear, manageable steps so you can feel more peaceful, present, and hopeful about the future.

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  • You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained—and can’t quite explain why

  • Your mind gets caught in “what if” thoughts, making it hard to feel calm or present

  • Past experiences or trauma still show up in your relationships or daily life

  • You second-guess yourself and feel stuck or paralyzed when it comes to making decisions

You’re in the Right Place if…

  • Setting boundaries feels hard, and you tend to put others’ needs before your own

  • You want deeper, more meaningful connections but aren’t sure how to create them

  • Life feels manageable on the surface—but something still feels off underneath

  • You notice yourself stuck in the same patterns and don’t know where to begin making changes

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Supporting you on your journey to…

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    Understand Yourself, Your Values and Goals

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    Replace Unhelpful Habits with Better Ones

  • Woman with hands on chest, red nails, wearing rings

    Recognize Signs of Stress in Your Body

  • Three women sitting on a bench, laughing in a tulip field with colorful flowers and mountains in the background.

    Experience More Joy in Your Life

  • Two people holding hands and drinking coffee at a wooden table reflecting on their Christian counseling session for relationship stress and setting boundaries

    Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries

  • Person starting the day with scripture and reflection at a wooden table—faith-based approach to managing anxiety

    Find Peace After Loss or Trauma

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    Develop New Tools to Cope with Anxiety

  • Three women laughing together outdoors in sunlight, one wearing a hat and another with glasses discussing their Christian counseling for anxiety sessions

    Strengthen Relationships That Matter

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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

-Jesus

(John 16:33 NIV)