LAUREN GREENWOOD, B.Sc.,M.Psy. (Candidate)

Lauren is committed to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for her clients to foster growth and change in healthy, meaningful ways. She believes that genuine connection, collaboration, and a focus on strengths-based approaches are essential for building authentic and therapeutic relationships with her clients.

In her clinical work, Lauren provides therapy services to adults experiencing a diverse range of mental health concerns including, obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders (trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias), depression, and eating disorders. Lauren practices from a trauma-informed lens, which is enacted through transparent therapy practices including shared goal setting, treatment planning, and conversations regarding clients’ perceptions of progress. Using an integrative approach, Lauren draws from several evidence-based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure response prevention (ERP) ,dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy which are tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. She also brings laughter and joy into the therapy space to encourage clients to access the full range of their emotional experiences. Lauren’s therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and affirming, and she provides culturally sensitive services in an environment that is respectful, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory.

Lauren received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona and has nearly completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School. She completed her clinical training at the Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre for severe OCD at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, and at the Cognitive and Interpersonal Therapy Centre.