A Safe Space to Heal, Grow, and Be Yourself
Grounded, trauma-informed therapy for adults, adolescents, and children in Florida and Ohio. Therapy for the ones who are always strong for everyone else.
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A space safe enough for you to become fully yourself.
The mission of Be Yourself Counseling is to offer a steady and grounded space where individuals of all ages can lay down the weight they have been carrying and begin to grow with intention. I am committed to trauma informed, direct, and compassionate therapy that honors your story while helping you move beyond survival. From complex relational wounds to the quiet burnout of always being the strong one, my work supports clients in reconnecting with themselves, regulating their nervous systems, and stepping into a life that feels more authentic and purposeful.
Healing does not require you to become someone new. It requires a space safe enough for you to become fully yourself.
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Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, the weight of burnout, the challenges of neurodivergence, or the daily demands of raising a child or teen, therapy here is tailored, purposeful, and paced for you.
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Supportive therapy for adults, children, and teens who need a space to feel understood, supported, and accepted as they grow. Services are neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and tailored to each individual’s needs, whether that means meaningful conversation, creative expression, emotional regulation skills, mindfulness, nervous system support, or interactive tools. From adults carrying the weight of responsibility, to children learning to manage big feelings, to teens navigating stress, identity, relationships, ADHD, Autism, trauma, or life changes, therapy can help build confidence, connection, and lasting emotional growth.
Support for Trauma, Attachment Wounds & Nervous System Repair
Integrative trauma therapy using EMDR, Deep Brain Reorientation (DBR), Somatic and Embodiment based approaches, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and DBT informed skills to support healing from painful or distressing experiences. Treatment focuses on processing trauma, strengthening emotional regulation, increasing nervous system awareness, and supporting healing from attachment wounds, relational trauma, chronic illness or pain, and the emotional impact of navigating a neurotypical world.
Walk and Talk Therapy
Walk and talk therapy offers an alternative to traditional office based sessions by incorporating movement, nature, and mindful awareness into the therapy process. Offered near New Port Richey, Florida, this approach may support emotional regulation, grounding, stress reduction, and nervous system connection while creating space for reflection and meaningful conversation. Walk and talk therapy may be helpful for individuals who feel more comfortable processing emotions while moving, spending time outdoors, or connecting with the environment.
Availability may vary based on weather, location, privacy, and clinical appropriateness.Therapy Intensives for Trauma, Anxiety, and Deeper Healing
For when weekly therapy feels like it is only scratching the surface. Therapy intensives offer a focused, supportive space to slow down, go deeper, and work through trauma, anxiety, and stuck patterns with more time and intention. Offered in 3, 5, or 10 hour formats, intensives may include EMDR, Deep Brain Reorientation, somatic and embodiment based therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and DBT informed skills. This approach is designed for clients who feel ready for deeper healing, want more than traditional weekly sessions can offer, and are seeking meaningful movement while still honoring safety, pacing, nervous system regulation, and the unique timing of their healing process.
Real-World Experience. Grounded Care.
Becoming a therapist felt like an extension of who Lauren Hunt already was. After hearing too many people share that they never had a safe or trusted person in their life, she knew she wanted to be that steady presence for others.
Sessions are collaborative and active. You won't sit in silence waiting for insight to arrive. You'll get thoughtful questions, practical psychoeducation, and honest guidance that is all delivered at a pace that respects your nervous system and your goals.
