Lauren Brill, LCSW, CCTP-II
Owner, Somatic Trauma Specialist, Holistic Therapist
Healing begins when we feel safe, seen, and supported. As your therapist, I create a compassionate space where you can process past experiences, restore nervous system balance, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we’ll cultivate acceptance, accelerate growth, and work toward your most centered, resilient, and empowered self.
My Approach
Healing is most transformative when it honors the whole person - mind, body, and environment. Grounded in the biopsychosocial model, my work bridges evidence-based psychotherapy with holistic care.
Do you understand where your anxiety or trauma comes from intellectually, but your body still reacts as if you're in danger? Many clients feel frustrated after spending years analyzing their past while still experiencing triggers, hypervigilance, chronic body tension, or a constant feeling of being disconnected from themselves. Complex trauma doesn't just live in our thoughts - it lives in our nervous system.
Bridging Top-Down & Bottom-Up Healing
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II) with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I don't just ask you to "think differently." I specialize in helping adults recover from relational, childhood, and complex trauma by combining top-down cognitive tools with bottom-up somatic healing:
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Top-Down Insight (CBT): We address lingering self-blame, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, and negative cognitions to restructure unhelpful thought patterns and build self-compassion.
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Bottom-Up Regulation (Somatic Therapy): We build physical grounding skills, work within your Window of Tolerance, and restore a sense of safety to your nervous system - teaching your body how to safely discharge stored trauma responses.
Our Work Together
In our sessions, you can expect a balance of supportive listening and practical tools to help you feel grounded, centered, and empowered. Together, we’ll:
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Uncover & Transform: Identify stuck patterns, deconstruct limiting beliefs, and safely process past trauma.
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Regulate & Restore: Learn practical mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion practices for daily life.
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Align & Empower: Leverage your inherent strengths to enhance self-worth, improve relationships, and cultivate lasting resilience.
True healing occurs when your mind and body are finally on the same team. My goal is to help you reclaim confidence, navigate barriers to reaching your goals, nurture self-respect and meaningful relationships, and connect with your inner source of empowerment.