Professional Summary

 

Lauren Lerew is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor (CADC). She attended Aurora University with a concentration in Addictions at the baccalaureate level and with a concentration in Leadership Administration at the graduate level. 

 

Lauren's experience includes three years in the community behavioral health field. This has included both court-mandated and elective treatment using both individual and group modalities at the outpatient level. Lauren has experience working with adults diagnosed with various substance use disorders, ADHD, Anger Management concerns, trauma and PTSD, depression and anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, and mood disorders, including those with active psychosis and other distressing internal stimuli. 

 

Lauren's approaches center around a deep appreciation for the client's lived experience. She takes a holistic approach considering not only what the client does or how they think, and considering how their environment impacts their behavior. By assisting the client in addressing key unmet needs and identifying their unique motivations, Lauren creates a fresh appreciation in the client for their journey and sense of purpose