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Lauren Allman

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In New York
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Lauren

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, and trauma. My treatment approach is rooted in collaboration and compassion, fostering a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy. I integrate evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with a psychodynamic relational approach to validate clients' feelings, challenge their negative thought patterns, and equip them with the tools to overcome obstacles. Using an empathetic, non-judgmental, empowering approach, I aim to help clients change maladaptive behaviors, increase self-esteem, reduce distress, and bolster strengths. With your goals in mind, my role is to support you in developing better understanding, creating effective coping strategies to meet life's challenges, and building confidence in your strengths and abilities.

My treatment approach is rooted in collaboration and compassion.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Challenging
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Black community

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Lauren Allman accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Oscar, 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Lauren Allman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lauren is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Lauren’s New York license number is 94432, 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 Allman has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Lauren’s education and training include MS - Social Work, Columbia University. Over that time, Lauren has worked closely with Black community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Lauren is part of that group.

Lauren Allman works with Black community and specializes in Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Stress, and Trauma. 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 Allman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, and Relational. In sessions, Lauren’s style is affirming, challenging, exploratory, open-minded, and warm. In Lauren’s words: “My treatment approach is rooted in collaboration and compassion.”

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

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