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Lauren Valencia

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Tennessee

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Lauren

I use a holistic and client-centered approach and believe the therapeutic relationship is key to making progress. It's this fit between client and therapist that allows you to 'tell it like it is' and for me to provide the space for you to be real. Most importantly, I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to making progress and building resilience in therapy. I also specialize in utilizing Mindfulness and other modalities. I am committed to meeting you where you are on your journey. Together, we can explore at your pace and work towards creating positive change in your life.

Together, we can explore at your pace and work towards creating positive change in your life.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Tennessee residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I have two small children who keep me very busy, but I also love running, theme parks, and 3D printing!

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#6567 • Tennessee • LCSW

Education

MSSW - Social Work, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Lauren Valencia accepts BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Centivo, and Aetna. 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 Tennessee are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Lauren Valencia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lauren is licensed to practice in Tennessee, so clients located in Tennessee can book sessions. Lauren’s Tennessee license number is 6567, 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 Valencia has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Lauren’s education and training include MSSW - Social Work, University of Tennessee Knoxville. Over that time, Lauren has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Lauren is part of that group.

Lauren Valencia works with Parents and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, 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 Valencia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lauren’s style is action-oriented, authentic, casual, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Lauren’s words: “Together, we can explore at your pace and work towards creating positive change in your life.”

Lauren Valencia (she/her) offers therapy in English. Lauren identifies as White.

Lauren Valencia offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Lauren is licensed in Tennessee, 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 Valencia 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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