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I came up with the name Cactus Couch for my counseling practice because I like to think about therapy as a comfortable place to sort through the uncomfortable. Here, together, we’ll grow somewhat like the cactus by navigating deep within to become more self-reliant and happy from the inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dec27504ca6756f575699/1596202757705-IBZ4IXIECN5B0168D35Q/Lauren-Averitt-Cactus-Couch.jpg HOME - Hi, I’m Lauren! Have we met? 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Whether we’ve met before or we still need a proper introduction, you’re at the right place. I offer afternoon appointments Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I also offer Friday morning appointments. Click one of the links below to fill out a quick form and I’ll get your seat saved on the cactus couch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dec27504ca6756f575699/1596675976534-5D66IN07RLN0DPBUWZVR/Cactus-Couch-Lauren-Averitt-Counseling_Moon+Icon_green.png BOOK https://cactuscouch.com/intake-form daily 0.75 2022-06-21 https://cactuscouch.com/existing-client-form daily 0.75 2022-06-21 https://cactuscouch.com/meet daily 0.75 2021-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dec27504ca6756f575699/1596670231628-5B39P2CQCPL25RAJYE2L/Lauren-averitt-cactus-couch-meet.jpg MEET - Hi, I’m Lauren! On paper and for street cred, I go by lauren Averitt, MA, LCMHC. The fancy acronyms basically mean I worked hard in school to earn my BA in psychology and master’s in Counselor Education. I specialize in helping those who experience anxiety, trauma and self-esteem issues. And that goes back to how i got here in the first place. Once upon a time (way back In high school), I always felt the need to validate others. I wanted everyone to feel like they had permission to experience whatever emotions they were feeling. I still do. I specifically enjoy working with trauma and anxiety because there is such a surface idea that tends to exist that these conditions only reside inside the brain when the reality is our entire physiology is impacted by our anxieties and traumas. often these things aren’t something we can just make our minds up to “just get over it.” These things take time, practice, gentleness and the space to work with them and let them go. Let’s take a long drive together, crank up the music and reflect on where you are on the road of life. there may be a few cacti along the way but when we work together, I can help you learn to anticipate them so that maybe you don’t feel stuck along the way. During our sessions, you’ll learn to notice old patterns, pave new pathways and, most importantly, we’ll observe those special moments when after a long drought out comes a beautiful bloom. https://cactuscouch.com/counseling daily 0.75 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dec27504ca6756f575699/1596661550690-EOPBJS7DQBQXB5FJ9VFS/Cactus-Couch-Lauren-Averitt-teletherapy.jpg COUNSELING - wherever you are. I offer telehealth for all of our sessions together based on your needs and wishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dec27504ca6756f575699/1596660935475-6HAX4BGLEP5UGDYR3CWC/Cactus-Couch-Services.jpg COUNSELING - Don’t worry The Cactus Couch isn’t literal. 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