Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Lauren Vernaglia, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 006123
- NPI
- 1104910801
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating and recovery
About Lauren
Lauren Vernaglia is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 22 years of professional experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. Lauren also addresses parenting strain, career stress, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. She helps clients name what feels most urgent, set short-term goals, and try manageable steps between meetings. Lauren uses everyday language and straightforward planning rather than technical terms. This makes it easier to use what is discussed in normal life.
Lauren emphasizes respect and sensitivity in sessions. She listens for patterns that get in the way of daily functioning and offers ways to change them. People can expect collaborative problem-solving and direct feedback when it helps move things forward.
She adapts the pace to each person. For some that means work on coping skills and sleep routines. For others the focus may be grief processing, addiction recovery planning, or restoring confidence and motivation. Lauren helps people weigh options and choose what feels doable.
Practical matters such as scheduling and cost are handled through the site's subscription system. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. This first meeting is used to clarify goals and agree on the next steps.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Lauren uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One approach emphasizes teaching specific coping skills for anxiety and stress - breathing strategies, activity planning, and sleep routine adjustments that reduce daily symptoms. These methods are useful when short-term symptom relief and better daily functioning are goals.Another common focus is trauma-informed care, which means pacing conversations and offering structured ways to process painful memories. This approach is aimed at improving safety and stability in everyday life and reducing reactions that interfere with work, sleep, or relationships.
Choosing a method is collaborative. The therapist will review what is most pressing and try approaches that fit the client's needs and pace. Clients and the therapist check in about progress and adjust the focus as goals change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions help fit work and family demands, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm current options on the booking page before scheduling.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating issues, addictions, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses plain language, goal-focused conversation, and practical steps clients can try between sessions. The focus is on problem solving and gradual change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers