Child, Adolescent and family therapist
Supporting Your Child's and Your Family's Well-Being
I'm here to help
Who I am
My Therapy Practice
My name is Lauren Watson, although many may know me by my former name, Lauren McBride. I am a psychotherapist licensed by the states of Virginia and North Carolina and practicing as an associate of Cynthia Mathis, LMFT at McLean Psychotherapy Practices in McLean, Virginia. My integrative approach to psychotherapy incorporates a focus on the environment, thoughts, feelings, and actions that lead to unhealthy responding. My psychotherapy is specifically tailored to each child and family's needs, abilities, and circumstances.
Treatment Focus
I specialize in assisting children, adolescents, and young adults with social, emotional, educational, and behavioral concerns. I use evidence-based treatment to reduce internalizing (i.e. anxiety, depression) and externalizing (i.e. acting out, substance use) problems. My goal is to help you develop a better understanding of yourself, your child and your family to foster deeper connections. This cohesion is what creates space for substantive growth.
Patient Promise
My goal is to join you in your family's growth process to help you and your child achieve success in emotional regulation. I regularly collaborate with physicians, teachers, and other clinical providers according to your comfort to promote a cohesive approach to prosocial development. My treatment is custom tailored to meet each individual's specific needs and match them with the most effective, evidence-based interventions.
Background and Education
Originally from the D.C. area, I moved to New Orleans, Louisiana to complete my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University. After briefly working with marine mammals with the United States Navy in San Diego, I ran a horseback riding program in Virginia and worked to help children build their confidence and connection with animals while I completed my Master's degree in Counseling from George Mason University. I then worked at the INOVA Kellar Center for 5 years assessing and treating adolescents experiencing mental health and substance abuse crisis. I moved to private practice to help meet the needs of children, adolescents and families at a deeper level. With more than 5 years experience as a licensed clinician, I am qualified to provide supervision helping to guide future clinicians in providing ethical and evidence based treatment.
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