Lauren Liss, LCSW

Lauren Liss is a licensed social worker in Connecticut with 27 years of experience in the healthcare field. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she has developed deep experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges related to alcohol and other substance use. Her practice also addresses life transitions, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and relationship and workplace concerns.

Lauren approaches each person with respect for the courage it takes to reach out and begin a conversation about what is difficult. She emphasizes practical skills to help clients manage symptoms and navigate life changes, and she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual circumstance. Those seeking help for isolation, forgiveness, financial stress, midlife questions, or women's issues will find focused attention on real-world coping strategies.

Working with Lauren offers an opportunity to tell one’s story to a clinician experienced in healthcare settings and to develop tools for moving forward. She recognizes the strength involved in taking the first step toward change and seeks to provide steady, skill-oriented support as clients pursue their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Access

Lauren uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on developing practical coping skills to manage stress and anxiety. These skills-oriented methods help people identify unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of responding to difficult emotions, and build routines that reduce daily distress.

She also provides targeted support for people dealing with substance use and addictive behaviors, helping clients explore the impact of use on their lives and develop strategies to cope with urges and triggers. In addition, Lauren offers grief and loss counseling that assists individuals in processing bereavement and adjusting to life after a significant change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Lauren collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She guides the process and adapts methods as progress is made.

Online therapy with Lauren is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to connect from home or while balancing work, caregiving, and medical needs, making ongoing therapy more accessible and easier to maintain.