Lauren Crittenden, BA, MA, PCLC, NCC

MA: Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Montana

BA: Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, University of Montana

PCLC: Pre-Licensed Clinical Licensed Counselor

NCC: National Certified Counselor

I apply therapeutic practices that are anchored in universal theories of human nature and psychological frameworks like Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems, integrated with fundamental (Rogerian) skills proven as foundational for rendering any and all other interventions efficacious. Integrative counseling as I strive to offer it, is thus a way of supporting and guiding an individuals into and through a system of unconditional love, by foremost prioritizing a safe connection in tandem with theory & techniques from various therapeutic models. I am committed to understanding my clients and cultivating trust through a collaborative practice. Together we can explore a variety of specific interventions drawn from universal systems of healing and growth.

Alongside my formal education in Clinical Counseling, and Philosophy and Phenomenology, some of the specialized theories and modalities that I have trained in and utilize are from John Sommers-Flanagan and his research on Evidence Based Relationship Factors; Somatic Experiencing; Internal Family Systems; Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Trauma Aware Breath Coaching, through The Whole Health Project.

My employment experience in therapeutic settings:

• Chrysalis, Therapeutic Boarding School, Eureka, MT

• Intimate Relationships Lab, University of Montana

• Trapper Creek Job Corps, Darby, MT

• Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton, MT