Lauren Pacheco
MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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She/Her
Lauren
is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.
$150/ 55 min session (Sliding Scale Available)
Aetna
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United Healthcare/Optum
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Whole Foods Insurance
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Private Pay
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Teens/Tweens
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Family Counseling
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Neurodiversity
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Academic Struggles
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LGBTQIA+
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Highly Sensitive
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Anxiety
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Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT)
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Parenting
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Adults
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Age 10 & up
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ADD/ADHD
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Self-Esteem & Identity
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I work great with...
- Parents and teens hoping to strengthen their bond and rebuild trust in their relationship.
- Teens who want to feel truly heard, seen, and understood—and parents or caregivers eager to learn how to help their teens feel that way too!
- Anyone ready to break free from negative beliefs about themselves and the world and discover a more positive, empowered perspective.
- Individuals asking big questions like, “Who am I?” and excited to dive into meaningful self-exploration.
- Those looking to build emotional resilience and learn how to navigate their feelings with greater confidence and balance.
Style & Approach
People often tell me I have a calming presence that makes it easier to open up, even when things feel tough. I’m all about making sure you feel heard and understood, but I’ll also help you stay on track with the goals you care about. We’ll work together to figure out what’s getting in the way and come up with practical steps to help you get closer to living the life that feels right for you. Whether you’re a teen trying to navigate all the ups and downs or a family looking to reconnect and find some peace, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Some of the approaches I Use...
- Client-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Trauma Informed
- Relational Cultural Theory
- Systems Theory
- Mind Body Connection
- Expressive Arts
- Sand Tray Therapy
Fun Facts
My favorite animal? Definitely my dog, Maple, who looks just like Scrappy-Doo!
Self-care for me is playing video games in my perfectly lit living room, with just the right mix of lamps and candles—and, of course, Maple snuggled up by my side.
I get way too excited about golf! I’m not usually a morning person, but I’ll happily jump out of bed for an early tee time.
My favorite Austin activity is exploring coffee shops and soaking in all the unique vibes this city has to offer.
I feel calm and content when I’m outside in nature, especially in my favorite place: West Texas and Big Bend.
Education
- Bachelors of Arts, Human Communication, University of Central Florida
- Masters of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Texas at Tyler
Professional Experience
- Licensed Professional Counselor (#87829)
- Clinical experience in various levels of care: partial hospitalization, individual outpatient, outpatient
Lauren
is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.
