Lauren Pifer
Do you sometimes feel like your past still affects how you show up today? Do you find yourself putting others’ needs before your own, or struggle to express yourself in a way that feels true to you?
At Present Way Counseling, I work with women and young adults who may feel unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. I focus on helping you connect more deeply with yourself, trust your decisions, and feel confident in your choices. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where meaningful, lasting change can happen.
In sessions, I prioritize building trust and focusing on what matters most to you. When you’re ready, I offer EMDR therapy, a guided approach to help reprocess painful memories, reduce emotional triggers, and support healing. Many people notice feeling more resilient, grounded, and clear-headed when facing life’s challenges.
If you’re ready to explore your past and move toward a more confident, authentic life, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I’m a good fit for you.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Career Concerns Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Learning Disability Life Transitions Perfectionism Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Lauren Pifer is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Independence Blue Cross (IBX)Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Treatment Approaches
Accelerated Resolution Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Art Therapy Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Executive Functions Coaching Existential Experiential Therapy Exposure Therapy Expressive Arts Gestalt Health at Every Size Holistic Humanistic Insight Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Play Therapy Positive Psychology Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Relational Sand Play Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Transpersonal Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Artists NeurodiverseMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 4
- License(s): GA-LPC015428
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender(s): Woman
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Individual Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalist