Located at: 417 Biltmore Ave. Suite G2, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-283-0152
Email: lauren@ferncreekwellness.com
Hello!
My name is Lauren Kaufmann (she/her) and I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, mother of two, and an Enneagram 8w9. I am passionate about increasing acceptance of seeking support through therapy for all people, especially parents. I value using our gifts to further the goals of justice, equity, and the inclusion and respect of marginalized individuals and communities in our society, and teaching our children to do the same. I also value learning from our own and others' lived experiences, and integrating that into evidenced-based practices.
Am I right for you?
Clients and supervisees tell me that I both warmly support you in feeling competent and capable, and at the same time inspire you to grow into your full capabilities. In addition, if you are into humor, hearing it like it is, metaphors that make a whole lotta sense and change your perspective, nuanced insight into neurodivergence, creativity, and learning cool new tidbits, then I'm the therapist or licensure supervisor for you! If you are interested in learning more about how our patriarchal society is causing a host of mental health challenges, then I'm also right up your alley. If you want to gain a unique perspective on the Enneagram and how it shows up in your everyday life, then let's chat and see if we could be a good fit.
If you want someone who is going to only speak in soothing tones, hold your hand, and pump up the nurturing to 100, well, I can do that too! But there might be a few curse words thrown in from time to time; I'm not for everyone, and that's totally ok.
People who enjoy working with me:
The short version -
You are any or all of the below:
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a parent of a child at any age, or interested in becoming a parent soon
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a parent of a strong-willed, spirited, and/or neurodivergent child
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experiencing workplace stress, anxiety, dread, and/or toxicity
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a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally for a loved one in that community
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loving the Enneagram and ready for the next level of growth and understanding with it
The long version:
You're about to become a parent or have already welcomed your baby and you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or just not feeling quite right. And maybe you and your partner are trying to decide - do you add one more person to your family or is your family complete just how it is? Or you're a parent to a child, teen, or an adult child who is struggling with their mental health or is neurodivergent and you want to process your reactions and know how to support them more effectively or get on the same page with your parenting partner. You secretly think to yourself, "am I missing something? I knew parenting would be difficult but I didn't know it would be THIS difficult!" You feel like you're a novice playing on expert level and none of the typical parenting advice has ever worked for your kids.
Or maybe you are overwhelmed, anxious, and pissed off about our political (and environmental) climate and want some support coping with it and taking action. Maybe your job is something you dread each day, and you struggle with feelings of insecurity, doubt, and panic when someone says something as small as "hey, can we check in?" You know you're not being treated right, but scared for what that means.
If you see yourself reflected in one or more of the above and are looking for understanding, feedback, small steps to take, insight, inspiration, and accountability, then we might be a great fit together!
I have limited spaces for Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, and United insurances, and please Click Here to learn about the cost for self-pay Individual, Couples, & Family Therapy, and Family Coaching, LCMHCA Supervision, Practicum & Internship Supervision, and Trainings, Workshops, & Consulting. Good Faith Estimates of expected charges are available to uninsured and self-pay individuals upon scheduling an item or service, or upon request.
Additionally, I am a Registered Professional Counselor Telehealth Provider (#664) in the state of South Carolina and can provide telehealth therapy to clients who are in the state of South Carolina.
