meet lauren schechter

M.PHIL.ED., M.S.ED., MBA

Lauren's unique combination of three master’s degrees supports her skillset of critical thinking, problem-solving, empathy, and emotional intelligence. She has a fresh perspective on therapy, life experiences, and conceptualizations of clients. She stays well-informed on research and successful therapeutic processes so she can best support you.

  • Degrees

    ● M.Phil.Ed in Professional Counseling from University of Pennsylvania

    ● M.S.Ed in Counseling and Mental Health Services from University of Pennsylvania

    ● MBA from La Salle University

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    Certifications

    ● Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

    ● Enrolled in Post-Graduate Certification Program in Sex Therapy through the Council for Relationships

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    Memberships / Affiliations

    Member of AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists)

    Member of ACA (American Counseling Association)

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    Please note: Lauren is working under supervision and is not a licensed counselor. She is working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

  • Lauren does not believe in asking you "how does that make you feel" each time you share something. The space should enable you to express your authentic self and be productive towards your goals.

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    She wants you to share your goals and objectives so that together you can craft a plan for how to achieve them most effectively and efficiently. She operates within a trauma-informed psychodynamic and systemic therapy lens, drawing upon cognitive behavioral techniques when needed. This means that she will be interested in learning about how you grew up, what your childhood was like, what your relationships are like (family, friends, partners, etc.), exploring how you think and feel, among other things.

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    Lauren believes that recognizing difficulties in your life is one of the first steps towards growth and change, but understanding why the difficulty is occurring in the first place brings your awareness and level of control to a whole other level.

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  • ● relationships with others

    ● communication

    ● life adjustments

    ● coping skills/strategies as it relates to stress & time management

    ● anxiety

    ● premarital counseling

    ● divorce/break-ups

    ● infidelity

    ● boundary management

    ● depression

    ● self-compassion and self-esteem

    ● sexual/emotional/physical abuse and trauma

    ● sexual disorders/dysfunctions

    ● intimacy/desire

    ● sexuality

    ● gender affirming care (LGBTQIA+)

  • When she is not busy petting animals, you can find her sipping bubble tea (there's a great place next door to her office), staying active, baking something chocolatey and sweet, or tending to her one-too-many plants.

    In sessions, she will most likely be sipping on tea the entire time - hot or iced.

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“spill the tea with me”