Lauren Bunting, LPC
- Strengths based support
- Communication and relationships
- Anxiety and mood concerns
About Lauren Bunting
With more than three years of clinical counseling experience and over ten years as a school counselor, she has supported adolescents, teens, adults, and couples through concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and day-to-day stress. Her background has deepened her respect for each person’s unique story and the resilience they bring to the therapy process.
Her work is rooted in meeting clients where they are and building on existing strengths. Lauren enjoys helping individuals and couples develop healthier communication, explore attachment and relationship concerns, and strengthen emotional well-being. In sessions, she and the client look at the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be contributing to distress, while also identifying practical strategies that support growth and healing.
Therapy with Lauren is approached as a partnership. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, she collaborates with clients to clarify goals that reflect their values and aspirations. Through greater self-awareness, more effective coping skills, and stronger connections with themselves and others, clients can work toward lasting changes that support balance, fulfillment, and overall well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lauren Bunting have?
Lauren Bunting has 10 years of experience.
Is Lauren Bunting a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lauren Bunting is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and is licensed in Missouri as MO LPC 2026024679.
In which languages does Lauren Bunting provide therapy?
Lauren Bunting provides therapy in English.
Where is Lauren Bunting located?
Lauren Bunting is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Lauren Bunting as my therapist?
You can work with Lauren Bunting through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lauren Bunting work with international clients?
No. Lauren Bunting does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lauren Bunting 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.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online
Lauren Bunting, LPC, draws from approaches that work especially well in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, respectful relationship where clients feel understood and can explore stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, then practice new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and everyday stress, with practical strategies clients can apply between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication. It can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and patterns that feel hard to shift.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lauren collaborates with clients to clarify goals and choose methods that fit their needs, preferences, and the concerns bringing them to therapy, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy also offers flexibility and access. Clients can meet with Lauren by video calls or phone sessions, and can use live chat or text-based messaging for ongoing support and reflection between scheduled sessions.