Lauren Tagliola, LMHC

Lauren Tagliola, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and the Clinical Director for the Boca office at Genesis Counseling. In addition to her leadership role, she serves as a Marketing Specialist for the practice and represents Genesis Counseling on the Board of Directors for the Adolescent Community Network of Florida. Since joining Genesis in 2023, she provides therapy in person at the Boca office and offers virtual sessions throughout Florida, helping individuals navigate their mental health journey with compassionate, client-centered care.

Lauren earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She is passionate about supporting clients through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, family and relational concerns, LGBTQ+ and identity-related issues, and addiction. Her work is grounded in fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, ensuring that clients feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore their struggles, hopes, and goals.

Lauren’s clinical approach is rooted in humanistic and person-centered therapy, emphasizing the importance of meeting clients where they are and guiding them through a process of self-discovery and growth. She integrates narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and art therapy techniques to help clients recognize their strengths, reframe negative thought patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. By incorporating creative and expressive techniques, she encourages self-reflection and resilience, allowing clients to process emotions in meaningful and personalized ways.

Lauren believes that therapy is a collaborative journey, where clients are supported in identifying their goals, working through barriers, and developing the skills needed to create lasting change. Her dedication to mental health extends beyond individual therapy, as she actively contributes to community outreach and mental health advocacy through her work with the Adolescent Community Network of Florida.

Lauren is in-network with United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar, Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Florida Blue, and Tricare East. She also accepts private pay clients and offers a sliding scale fee ranging from $125 to $175 per session. She is currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual therapy. To schedule an appointment with Lauren, contact Genesis Counseling today. Lauren can be found on Psychology Today