Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Lauren Peffer, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 069412
- NPI
- 1316165566
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Lauren supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman approach
About Lauren
Lauren Peffer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 23 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction issues, and changes related to parenting and intimacy.
Peffer draws on several practical therapies to help people cope and communicate better. She uses client-centered methods to focus on each person's goals. She also applies cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior approaches are used for building emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Her work often involves improving communication, setting boundaries, and developing concrete coping tools. Sessions can include skills training, problem-solving, and reviewing patterns that keep problems stuck. She also uses techniques from EMDR when trauma processing is appropriate and from the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work.
Clients who come to her for parenting or family-related stress can expect specific strategies for managing daily pressures and clearer ways to handle conflict. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, codependency, fidelity and forgiveness in straightforward terms rather than abstract ideas.
People who are dealing with grief, eating concerns, anger, or compassion fatigue will find a practical focus on day-to-day functioning and symptom reduction. Lauren encourages collaborative goal setting so progress is measured by changes that matter in everyday life.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and priorities. In practice this means sessions spend time on what matters most to the person, and the therapist follows their lead to shape each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets specific thoughts and behaviors with structured exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made or new concerns arise.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone take part without arranging childcare. These practical benefits help therapy fit around work, family, and health demands while keeping the focus on useful skills and problem solving.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on communication skills, coping strategies, and measurable changes in day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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