Lauren Sullivan, LCSW, Therapist in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Lauren Sullivan, LCSW, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across Colorado develop the tools and confidence to navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy offering a warm, collaborative space for clients to explore emotional difficulties, improve communication, and foster personal growth. Lauren specializes in treating anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and depression—using evidence-based approaches that support long-term healing and well-being. She is especially passionate about helping individuals impacted by PTSD and trauma reclaim a sense of safety and empowerment. Whether supporting a teen working through anxious thoughts or an adult healing from past experiences, Lauren tailors her approach to meet each person’s goals with compassion and clinical expertise. In addition to her core specialties, Lauren has a deep understanding of the needs faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ and adoption/foster care communities. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients move forward with practical skills and deeper self-understanding. Lauren also offers mindfulness-based strategies and parenting support, creating meaningful change within families. Additional concerns she addresses include bipolar disorder, gender identity exploration, sleep issues, and women’s mental health. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Lauren enjoys reading, crafting, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her furry companions. She brings empathy, creativity, and a grounded presence into her sessions, helping clients of all ages feel truly seen and supported.