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

Lauren does not provide custody evaluations and does not currently accept court cases. If you are in need of court related services, Lauren is happy to provide referrals that best meet your needs.

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!