Lauren Liss , LCSW

Lauren Liss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 27 years of experience working in the healthcare field. Over the course of her career she has developed focused expertise in helping people manage stress and anxiety, address alcohol and other substance use issues, and cope with survivor's guilt and grief related to loss or new diagnoses.

She also supports those facing depression, adapting to new or ongoing medical conditions, and navigating significant life changes such as separation or shifting family roles. Lauren emphasizes practical skill building and thoughtful coping strategies to help people move through challenges and regain a sense of balance.

Lauren views reaching out for support as a first act of strength. She encourages those who take that step, and works alongside them to identify tools and approaches that fit their situation. Prospective clients will find an experienced clinician who values the courage it takes to begin therapy and who aims to help people develop skills for lasting coping and resilience.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Lauren draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-world problem solving. One approach emphasizes skills-based work to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete strategies for managing stress and anxiety, helping clients build tools to reduce emotional distress and improve daily functioning. Another set of techniques concentrates on behavioral strategies for addressing addictive behaviors and establishing healthier routines, with attention to relapse prevention and coping with triggers. A third area involves supportive processing for grief and major life transitions, helping people make sense of loss and find ways to adapt to new circumstances.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Lauren works collaboratively with each person to determine which evidence-based methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to connect when schedules, caregiving duties, chronic health issues, or transportation present challenges. These formats offer flexibility in how and when people engage with licensed professionals and therapists, supporting continuity of care and making it simpler to access help from home or on the go.