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Entry 203807Connecticut / United States

Lauren Liss

Lauren Liss, LCSW

Connecticut 27 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and addictions support

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions help
  • Grief and loss

About Lauren

Connecticut LCSW with 27 years of professional experience. Lauren Liss helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life changes. She practices in English and draws on her long background in healthcare to support practical coping skills.

Lauren spent most of her career working inside healthcare settings. That experience shaped how she talks with people about illness, new diagnoses, survivor's guilt, and the stresses that come with caregiving. She uses straightforward skill-building to reduce overwhelm and manage symptoms day to day.

Sessions focus on concrete tools and steps. Lauren helps people identify patterns that keep problems going and then practices alternate responses. Work may include developing coping plans, managing cravings, pacing through chronic pain or illness, and problem-solving around work or money stress.

She frames the first contact as a step of strength and listens for what is most pressing. Lauren aims to teach skills people can use between sessions. Progress is tracked by how well those skills fit into everyday life rather than by abstract measures.

Practical matters such as scheduling, session frequency, and cost are handled through the platform process. Prospective clients use the online matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to talk through immediate concerns and next steps.

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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions

Lauren works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach specific skills for everyday problems. One approach focuses on practical coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress through breathing, grounding, and activity planning. These techniques help when stress feels overwhelming and when quick tools are needed to get through difficult moments.

Another area addresses substance use and addictive behaviors with structured strategies for craving management, relapse prevention planning, and routine changes. These methods emphasize small, actionable steps to reduce use and handle triggers in daily life. A third commonly used focus is grief and loss work, where the emphasis is on processing emotions, creating routines, and finding ways to remember while rebuilding daily functioning.

Figuring out which techniques fit best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try different approaches, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is an active process that often involves practicing skills between sessions.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a day, shorten check-ins on busy weeks, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on skills practice, problem-solving, and steady progress without promising a specific outcome.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

Connecticut

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional concerns she works on include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and workplace or money problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and skills-based. Sessions focus on concrete coping strategies, problem-solving, and practicing new responses between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional work experience, largely within healthcare settings that inform her approach to illness, grief, and caregiving stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a CT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut. She practices from Connecticut and conducts sessions in English.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within the supported region.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the platform enrollment steps.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session to discuss concerns and next steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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