Joanna L. Lauren, RN, BSN, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
Rooted Nested
Houston, TX -
Joanna L. Lauren, RN, BSN, LPC

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Joanna Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Nurse (RN) based in Houston, Texas, who brings a unique combination of medical expertise and therapeutic insight to her work. With a background in nursing and a master’s degree in counseling, she integrates her understanding of the brain and nervous system into her practice, helping clients build awareness, develop effective tools, and engage in their own healing with confidence and clarity.

Joanna specializes in supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and stress-related challenges. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply educational—she believes that when clients understand what’s happening within their bodies and minds, they are better equipped to create lasting change. Through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based interventions, she guides clients toward increased calm, resilience, and emotional balance.

In her practice, Joanna is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. She meets each person where they are, honors their unique experiences, and empowers them to move forward with self-compassion and strength. Her blend of medical knowledge, counseling skills, and genuine care allows her to walk alongside clients as they work toward growth, clarity, and improved well-being.

• BA/Nursing - Birmingham School of Nursing - 2010

• EMDR
• Licensed Professional Counselor

• American Counseling Association

Areas of Specialization/Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • PTSD
  • Parenting
  • Acute Memory
Q

What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?

What I enjoy most is the opportunity to help others in meaningful, life-changing ways. Supporting people through their challenges, providing guidance, and witnessing their growth is truly what fuels my passion and purpose in this field.

Locations

Rooted Nested

Houston, TX -

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