Therapists

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Lauren Carpenter, LMHC

Lauren is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the owner of Atlas Therapy Collective, providing therapy for children and teens (ages 0-18), adults, parents, and families in the Fort Wayne area. She brings over 10 years of experience supporting youth and families across a variety of community and clinical settings in both Fort Wayne and Chicago.

Lauren has experience supporting youth, adults, and families with concerns including:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Autism (Level 1)

  • Career identity

  • Developmental regression in toddlers + young children

  • Divorce

  • Parental alienation + other co-parenting dynamics

  • Self-harm and suicidal ideation

  • School bullying

  • Teen bipolar disorder and other mood disorders

Education
Lauren earned both her B.S. in Psychology & Sociology and MSE.d in Counselor Education from Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Licensing
Indiana License Number: 39005807A

Beyond the Couch:
When Lauren is not counseling, you may find her exploring new spaces with her family, catching up on a mystery novel, baking a new cookie recipe, working out, or thrifting one too many baskets!