Lauren Fuchs, LCSW
lauren fuchs, lcsw
SENIOR PSYCHOTHERAPIST
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I also have a strong focus in perinatal mental health, supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum changes, fertility journeys, motherhood, and all of the emotional shifts that can come with major life transitions.
Many of my clients are moving through periods of change where things feel uncertain and overwhelming to manage. I see therapy as a space to slow down, make sense of what is happening, and find ways to feel steady moving through it.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I bring an engaged and instantly comfortable energy to sessions, creating a space where clients feel both supported and actively involved in the work. Together, we’ll clarify what matters to you, identify what’s not working, and build on the strengths you already have.
I draw from CBT, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused work, and mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring treatment to what feels most helpful for you. I see therapy as a process we do together - you bring your lived experience and I bring perspective and tools to help you move forward in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.
Outside of therapy, I usually start my mornings with iced coffee, a perfectly curated playlist, and the New York Times crossword puzzle. I slow down and reset by journaling, reading, and swimming whenever I can.
Reach out to take the next step.
therapy approaches
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Focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and that changing one can lead to positive changes in the others.
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Focuses on building mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills. DBT recognizes the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, aiming to cultivate positive changes by accepting the current state while working towards improvement.
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Involves practice of non judgemental awareness through techniques such as meditation or breathing exercises.
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Focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings to gain insight into emotional conflicts and unresolved issues from the past.
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Focuses on identifying and building upon an individual's strengths and positive qualities.
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Focuses on accepting and celebrating all bodies, regardless of size, shape, or appearance, and challenging societal norms and standards related to beauty and worth to promote self-acceptance and self-love.
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Focuses on past and present relationships and attachment with the goal of understanding how these relationships impact overall well being and interpersonal functioning.
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Focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, build self-trust, and move toward greater authenticity and personal growth.
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Focuses on identifying patterns of avoidance and increasing engagement in meaningful activities to help improve mood, motivation, and overall well-being.
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A collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps you explore your ambivalence, clarify what you want, and build motivation for meaningful change—at a pace that feels right for you.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAININGS
NY Licensed Clinical Social Worker
NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master of Social Work - Silberman School at Hunter College
PMH-C Certification: Components of Care for Perinatal Mental Health
Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Certification in Suicide Prevention
Certification in Trauma-Informed Mental Health Work
Training in Grief Support
Training in Somatic Interventions for Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety
Trainings in Disordered Eating and Body Image
Training in Addiction and the Biopsychosocial Model
Training in Processing Pregnancy Loss: An Attachment-Informed Treatment
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a call to see if working together feels like the right fit.