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Grace Rebecca McLaurin
Licensed Associate CounselorClinically Supervised

Accepting New Clients
In Person in McLean
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Identifies As
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Location

Details of my office at 6862 Elm St. , McLean, VA

Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAttachment issuesBody image issuesCodependencyTrauma
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemBorderline Personality DisorderRace & Cultural IdentityADHDAddictionAdoption & foster careAging related concernsBinge eating disorderCollege & graduate student issuesDivorce & separationDomestic violenceEating disordersFamily issuesFertility IssuesLife transitionsMood disordersMarriage issues
Treatment Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Cognitive Processing TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyInterpersonal Psychotherapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Grace Rebecca McLaurin, Licensed Associate Counselor, 0704015239 is practicing under the supervision of Sarah McClerren (Virginia, LPC, 0701008462) at The McClerren Group.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsFully trained in EMDR Therapy by the Eye Movement Desensitization Institute
Education
Colorado Christian University, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2023
Work HistoryThere is a certain unburdening that comes from naming the things and themes that have marked our lives, especially alongside trusted people. As such, my delight as a therapist comes from getting to walk alongside you through the process of curiously and compassionately exploring your story. My therapeutic approach is individualized and holistic, incorporating trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques that reflect the multi-dimensional nature of the human experience. I believe in the power of presence, storytelling, and a little bit of humor for good measure. Sorrow is often born in the context of relationship, but so is healing. It is my hope that together we can gently traverse through the areas of your life that may need an extra hand. While this journey may not come without its share of work, or perhaps even pain, it is a process that has the power to heal and foster true change. And you are worth it. My clinical experience includes individual and group work with older children, adolescents, and adults navigating a variety of mental health issues including trauma, anxiety, grief, and family relationships. I am particularly interested in coming alongside those who have experienced sexual trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and disordered eating. In my free time I can most likely be found trail running (read: power walking), spending time with my friends and community, or mapping out my next cozy espresso + novel quest. I’ll take just about any chance I can get to travel, locally and abroad, and rarely pass up the opportunity to dance.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Grace Rebecca McLaurin, LAC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.