What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
I knew I wanted to be a therapist from a young age, as I am naturally empathic and was always the friend people would turn to. It has always been, and still is, very gratifying for me to be there for someone in need and see their positive transformation. With the goal of becoming a therapist, I received my BA in Psychology and my Master of Social Work. To receive licensure in Florida, I completed over 1500 hours of direct clinical work with clients and at least 100 hours of supervision. With a passion for helping people in a more holistic approach, I was motivated to earn my certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I specialize in working with adults and seniors with self-esteem issues, emotional eating issues, trauma issues, drug addiction/recovery issues, and co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
My focus is on you and what you want to get out of therapy. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic space where you can explore your own thoughts and feelings and feel heard and understood. I actively listen and assist you to raise awareness of conscious and unconscious processes and how they impact your relationships with yourself and others. I offer the opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to cope with intense feelings, resolve problems, and care for yourself. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic approaches tailored specifically to you. Evidence shows that the quality of the client- therapist relationship plays the most important role in the ultimate outcome of your therapy. I am committed to giving you the highest quality of care that best meets your needs. I offer both in person and telehealth sessions.
Specialties
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Substance abuse
Substance abuse is the intentional misuse of a substances (e.g., alcohol, prescription drugs, OTC medications, recreational and street drugs, household chemicals). This may include binge drinking or taking twice the prescribed dose of painkillers. For substances considered illegal and/or extremely detrimental to well-being, using even once may be considered substance abuse. Because of the addiction potential for many substances, abuse oftentimes leads to addiction.
General Expertise
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Sexuality Based Issues
Sexuality refers to habits and preferences in terms of sexual behavior, which people express in many ways. Issues in this area may be related to confusion or distress about sexuality or sexual identity.
Fees
$196
First Session
$196
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strength Based Therapy
Coaching
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Licensure
FL, LCSW, 5397
Education
Master of Social Work
Work History
Lauren Rothstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Syracuse University and her Master of Social work from Adelphi University. Her passion for helping people in a more holistic approach motivated her to earn her Certification of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Lauren has more than 28 years of experience providing individual and group therapy in both private practice and several leading treatment centers. She was a Primary Therapist and later a co-owner of the prestigious dual diagnosis treatment center, Lifeskills of South Florida; formerly named Lifeskills of Boca. It was there she developed various treatment programs and the Eating Wellness track to focus on all aspects of emotional eating issues. Lauren also facilitated Trauma and Emotional Eating groups in other local South Florida treatment centers. As a result, her patients come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of different life circumstances. She specializes in working with adults and seniors with self-esteem issues, emotional eating issues, anxiety, depression, drug abuse/addiction and early recovery support, gay and lesbian issues, stress management, and grief and mourning support.
Location
5550 Glades Road, Suite 650, Boca Raton, 33431, FL