Therapist in Chevy Chase, Maryland Lauren Thatcher, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Lauren Thatcher, MS, LCPC
Specializes In:
Lauren Thatcher is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Lauren has previously worked in the behavioral health field addressing children and adolescents’ behavioral issues in the home, school, and community. She also has experience working directly with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD using an eclectic approach of person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and psychoeducation. Lauren operates under the philosophy that her clients are the experts of their lives. Lauren works with clients directly to create a treatment plan using evidence-based interventions that best fits their unique circumstances. In her personal time, Lauren enjoys golfing, reading, running, and baking.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Stress management
- Depression/feeling down
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
FAQs
Please call us at 240-945-2390 to schedule an appointment with Lauren Thatcher.
Lauren Thatcher generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 240-945-2390 to find out Lauren Thatcher's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Lauren Thatcher:
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 240-945-2390 to see how we can help.
Lauren Thatcher is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Lauren Thatcher works at:
Yes, Lauren Thatcher does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Lauren Thatcher is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: