S5 Episode 7: From Pain to Purpose with Lauren Auer, Trauma Therapist

Lauren Auer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and trauma therapist with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Bradley University. She holds extensive professional certifications and is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. She specializes in trauma recovery, attachment wounds, and nervous system healing, helping people break free from survival mode and step into true self-awareness and emotional safety. Beyond her clinical work, Lauren is deeply passionate about mental health education and advocacy. Through her platform, she shares transformative insights on trauma healing, self-trust, and emotional regulation, making therapy more approachable and accessible. Lauren’s work is not just about treatment, it’s about transformation, and she believes healing isn’t just about coping with the past but about reclaiming your future with strength, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of possibility. Whether through therapy, education, or advocacy, Lauren is redefining what it means to heal, helping people move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram - @yourtraumatherapist_

Website - https://steadfastcounseling.com

Substack - https://mytherapist.substack.com

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