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Lauren Anthony

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Florida
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Lauren

I help adults heal the nervous system and find relief from grief, past trauma, anxiety, and depression. Whether you're in a relationship and seeking individual counseling, navigating a life transition, or pursuing personal growth, I offer support tailored to your needs. I specialize in working with those who feel stuck in unhelpful cycles—whether in relationships, thought patterns, or old emotional wounds. Clients often say they appreciate my calming presence and how I honor their stories without judgment. Together, we’ll embrace change that helps you feel whole again.

Together, we’ll embrace change that helps you feel whole again.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Black community

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida residents

9471 Baymeadows Rd
Suite 104, Jacksonville, Florida 32256

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Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

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Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Lauren Anthony accepts Florida Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar FL, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Florida are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Lauren Anthony is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lauren is licensed to practice in Florida, so clients located in Florida can book sessions. Lauren’s Florida license number is SW14835, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Lauren Anthony has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Lauren’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Florida State of University. Over that time, Lauren has worked closely with Black community.

Lauren Anthony works with Black community and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Lauren spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lauren is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lauren Anthony draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lauren’s style is calming, casual, empowering, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Lauren’s words: “Together, we’ll embrace change that helps you feel whole again.”

Lauren Anthony (she/her) offers therapy in English. Lauren identifies as Black/African American.

Lauren Anthony offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 9471 Baymeadows Rd in Jacksonville. Lauren is licensed in Florida, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Lauren Anthony is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Lauren will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Lauren’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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