Meet Lauren
Lauren works with women who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar II disorder, childhood trauma, and late or undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). With over 8 years of experience in private practice Lauren’s approach centers on the relationship developed with each client and leads with loving compassion. In additional to the skills developed through her education and trainings, Lauren infuses humor into her sessions helping cultivate a relaxed environment. Her true passion lies in helping guide clients to the underlying source of their symptoms where the true healing can begin with a customized approach. Some of Lauren’s favorite’s include Parts Work/Inner Child Work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Brain Spotting. Lauren infuses all of her work with radical compassion
Lauren is enthusiastic about the field of social work and the responsibilities it carries, striving to be an ally to the LGBTQI+ community, domestic violence survivors, and many social justice advocacy groups.
Lauren Border, LCSW
EDUCATION and LICENSURE
Lauren holds both a bachelors and masters degree in social work from Arizona State University, as well as a Clinical Social Work License from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health.
PERSONAL BIO
Lauren has a background in performance in both theater and music, and has packed a lot of life experience into the first 4 decades of her life: from dealing blackjack, to banking, cohosting a morning radio show, to working in a hospital for 16 years. When Lauren enrolled in her first social work course in 2010, and found a home where her views, sensitivity, empathy, and passion for social justice were not only welcome, but required… she fell in love and the rest is history.
Lauren is a mother of 2 (human) boys, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 chickens, a bearded dragon, and a Sonoran Desert Tortoise and has been married to her partner for 15 years. Lauren enjoys painting, singing, playing the guitar, dancing, and reading and is at her most peaceful in the woods (bonus points if there is a stream/creek in those woods).
Lauren was diagnosed with AuDHD (combination ASD and ADHD) in early 2025 and has a passion for accommodating and support the “neuro-spicy” women of Arizona in their unique struggles.