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Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds

LMFT

Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds, LMFT

Therapist in Delaware

Lauren is a LMFT therapist in Delaware.

  • 13+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Relationship issues, Family conflicts
  • Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
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About Lauren

Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds blends clinical training, personal experience, and public engagement to guide individuals, couples, families, and groups toward greater emotional and relational wellbeing. A Christian licensed therapist, she pairs counseling and coaching to support growth across emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, emphasizing whole-person development that can strengthen relationships, work performance, and personal resilience.

Her professional formation includes a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management and a master’s degree in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy from Drexel University, along with a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Edward Waters University and an associate degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University. She holds the LMFT credential, which denotes a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and brings 13 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Dr. Pitts-Bounds provides counseling services in Texas and Delaware and offers speaking and coaching engagements locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, both virtually and in person. A Fulbright Alumni Ambassador and former Fulbright Scholar to Barbados, she also serves on the Fulbright Specialist roster and has received recognition for clinical excellence, community activism, and work in social justice and education. She hosts a weekly program, Dr. Pitts-Bounds Tips LIVE!, offering practical, candid conversations about life, relationships, and mental health to help listeners make informed, transformative choices.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and Cognitive Approaches Online

Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address relational and emotional concerns in a focused, compassionate way. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape expectations and responses in close relationships and can be especially helpful for clients dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or intimacy-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the process while the therapist supports self-discovery and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can aid with anxiety, mood concerns, coping with life changes, and patterns of anger or low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Pitts-Bounds works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. She adapts techniques from these models to fit the unique context of the client and the presenting concerns.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote modalities make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home, and fit therapy into busy lives while preserving the relational focus of counseling.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds have?

Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds has 13 years of experience.

Is Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: DE LMFT FT-0010070.

In which languages does Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds provide therapy?

English

Where is Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds located?

Delaware

How can I work with Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds work with international clients?

Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Lauren Pitts-Bounds cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

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Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Delaware

Languages

English

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