Hi! I'm glad you found me on 7cups of tea. My name is Lauren and I'm in the GMT-4hr time zone. I am here to listen nonjudgementally and provide help and support. I make sure to be nonjudgmental and to listen with care.. I understand the importance of support and validation and am mindful of that. Feel free to message me and I will reply as soon as possible. I am best suited to cover topics relating to but not limited to; distress tolerance when in crisis, getting unstuck, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotion regulation/management, body focused repetitive disorders (skin picking, hair pulling), self-esteem, weight + food related issues, interpersonal relationship stressors, interpersonal relationship effectiveness, and sexual + reproductive health. I also have decent background understanding in trauma. 

A Bit About Me:

I am a mental health advocate. I keep up to date on new information and am constantly learning more information under the umbrella of mental health. I also have a strong background education in sexual and reproductive health. I am an open and outspoken person and try help direct individuals to suitable resources both within my community and in a general sense. I am familiar with 4 therapy models (CBT, ACT and DBT, EMDR), and try to incorporate skills l learned (mainly from DBT) while helping others. I personally did over 2 years of DBT and can provide information about the therapy model as well as skills I am more than happy to walk others through skills to help apply them in real life.

I love learning and consider myself as a 'lifelong learner'. I have interests in a large variety of topics, which of course include mental, sexual + reproductive, and general health. I love nature, animals, and plants. I own and take care of many house plants and enjoy gardening. I have a ferret and two ragdoll cats, as well as a family dog. I enjoy keeping up with the latest news, research, technology and products. I am very interested in skincare and also enjoy makeup and fashion. I am very familiar with a wide variety of brands and stores. I enjoy helping others with their skin and personal style, and overall helping to increase their comfort levels and self-esteem. I am an artist and work in many mediums. I mainly enjoy working with paints, sculpting materials, ink, digital drawing tablets, graphic design programs, and 3D interior design programs. I also enjoy decorating and working on interior design projects in my personal time. 

Thank you for checking out my listener profile. Feel free to send me a message if you feel that I may be the right listener for you. ☺