Biography

Lauren Ratinaud is a counselor at The Life Change Group. She focuses on achieving balance, growth and fulfillment for individuals, families and couples. Lauren comes to us as part of her studies and internship through Brenau University. A graduate of Starr's Mill High School here in Fayette County. Lauren is currently pursuing a LAPC (Licensed Associate Professional Counselor) degree.

Experience

My Approach

Lauren's counseling philosophy is based on traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where the counselor explores the relationships and interactions between thoughts, feelings and actions. By looking at the starting points of each of these elements, Lauren is able to eventually break down the patterns causing the main issues. "My philosophy boils down to three words - curiosity, humility and empathy," says Lauren. "We have to be interested in our client's lives and seek to understand. We also have to accept that we might not always have all the answers immediately, but we will commit to meeting our patients where they are. Demonstrating true empathy is the foundation to quality care."

About The Life Change Group

At the Life Change Group we strive to help you create balance, growth and fulfillment. Our team of therapists, counselors and licensed psychologists offer a wide range of psychological testing and individual, couples and family counseling.

Our specialty areas include: depression, anxiety, couples and family therapy, disordered eating, substance abuse, educational testing, learning disabilities, ADHD, rehabilitation counseling, and other mental disorders. We serve individuals aged 6 and up and strive to meet your needs or to send you in the right direction.