Lauren Carone, MA

Lauren Carone, MA, is a therapist with over fifteen years of experience improving access to quality mental health care through evidence-based, trauma-focused, and empowerment-centering treatment.

Specialties & Focus Areas

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mood disorders and anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD (Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy)
• Grief and loss
• Emotional regulation
• Substance and alcohol use disorders (Motivational Interviewing)

Who They Help

Lauren works with individuals who are ready to break patterns of problematic thinking and build a stronger sense of self-worth and connection. She serves people navigating trauma, grief, addiction, and mood or anxiety challenges.

Treatment Approach

Lauren fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and safe therapeutic environment grounded in Evidence Based Practices and a challenging, yet supportive approach. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, she helps clients understand the ways life experiences color the lens through which they view themselves and others.  Lauren supports clients in identifying shifts in thinking and choices that will move individuals towards personally identified goals and values.

Professional Background

Lauren earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling, graduating summa cum laude, from The College of New Jersey. She currently serves as the Associate Director and an instructor with the Beck Community Initiative through the University of Pennsylvania.  Lauren has extensive experience providing both therapy and clinical supervision in mental health and addictions settings.

Certifications & Affiliations

• Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Instructor, Penn Beck Community Initiative, University of Pennsylvania

Locations & Availability

Lauren Carone is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania via telehealth.