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Lauren Berardo, LCSW

She/Her

Clinical Coordinator of Center City Office

Serving clients in Pennsylvania

Lauren Berardo, LCSW - Therapy for Women Center Portrait

Specialties:

Trauma Anxiety Eating Disorders OCD Parenthood Self Esteem

I Work With:

My Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Abion College
Master’s Degree in Social Work from Washington University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Trainings & Certifications

Unified Protocol
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Advanced Training in CBT
Advanced Training in Eating Disorders using Health at Every Size
Narrative Therapy for Trauma

“My style in therapy is calm and compassionate, but I don’t shy away from the hard work that sometimes needs to be done in order to facilitate change.”

For as long as I can remember I knew that I wanted to become a therapist. I have always been a highly sensitive person, and I connect deeply with what those around me are experiencing. I found healing for myself when I allowed myself to ask for and accept the same thing I was offering to those around me.

I believe that the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the most, if not the most, important things about therapy. It’s important to me to bring all of my humanity into the therapeutic relationship, and to meet each person wherever they are. My style in therapy is calm and compassionate, but I don’t shy away from the hard work that sometimes needs to be done in order to facilitate change. I am committed to working collaboratively to set goals for therapy and supporting you in reaching those goals.

My theoretical foundations and training are in the Unified Protocol, as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Narrative Therapy, especially for trauma. I use a Health At Every Size Approach to help people make peace with food, their bodies and ultimately themselves. For individuals with OCD, I use my training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I believe therapy is an incredibly helpful tool in building awareness of ourselves and the patterns that can sometimes get in our way, especially during times of challenge and crisis. I look forward to meeting you!

Fast Facts

Ideal Saturday

Going for a hike with my dogs, going out for a delicious meal, and then lounging on the couch with a cozy movie.

How I Like My Coffee

Cream and sugar or not at all. I'm more of a tea gal!

Favorite Way To Move My Body

It’s a tie for me between taking a hike to a gorgeous vista, or connecting mindfully to my body with yoga.

What I'm Most Proud Of

Taking the leap to get out of my comfort zone and take a year away from my career to travel the country in a little travel trailer with my husband and two dogs.

The Greatest Thing About Being a Therapist

Creating a deep and genuine relationship with my clients and getting to see them find relief from their emotional pain.

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Kind Words From Real Patients

“No practice has helped me the way Therapy for Women has.”

“I have been to many therapists for trauma work but no practice has helped me the way Therapy for Women has. This practice is based on mutual trust. Your therapist will happily share bits of their own life experiences. This always makes me feel less alone in what I am experiencing and make sessions feel so comfortable. I really think this practice is something special and I am SO happy I found it when I did.”

“Therapy for Women empowers clients to see change in themselves.”

“Therapy for Women offers a fresh and modern approach to therapy which involves empowering clients to see change in themselves. They give you tools to supplement what’s talked about in session so you can go home and practice life skills. This step has been so crucial for my long-term recovery and emotional stability. The therapists genuinely care for each client. No matter why you go to Therapy for Women, these women WILL change your life. I really can’t thank them enough.”

“Therapy for Women has saved my life and then stuck with me to help me rebuild it from the bottom up.”

“In addition to individual therapy, I'm in a weekly group. I've created wonderful friendships here. It's also functioned as a safe space for me to experiment with things like stating my needs, getting vulnerable, setting boundaries, and receiving feedback from a non-therapist. Therapy for Women has saved my life and then stuck with me to help me rebuild it from the bottom up.”

“They just genuinely care about their patients.”

"I found this center when I needed it most in life. They matched me with a few therapists and first time was a charm. The center itself is very quick to act if you need anything. I see a psychiatrist within the practice as well and he too is amazing. They just genuinely care about their patients. You don’t feel like a time slot to them."

“…the very first therapist they hooked me up with was my perfect match.”

"Finding the right therapist is the hardest journey when you are already at your worst. I've tried multiple and none were working for me. But then I was told about Therapy for Women Center and the very first therapist they hooked me up with was my perfect match. We've been together coming on 2 years and she has really been amazing."

“The office has a soothing atmosphere, you immediately feel comfortable and at ease.”

"Happy to have found Therapy for Women Center. I can feel a change in my thinking and lifestyle and it is a huge difference from a year ago. So grateful! The office has a soothing atmosphere, you immediately feel comfortable and at ease."

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Lauren Berardo, LCSW

Fast Facts

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Kind Words From Real Patients

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