About Lauren Buongiovanni
Lauren Buongiovanni, LPC, EdS, ABSNP
Life and relationships ebb and flow constantly, which can leave us in need of someone to support a process of discovery and healing. Through this process, we are better able to navigate the unexpected twists and turns that make up our complicated lives.
I am warm, supportive, knowledgeable and accepting of people as they are and want to be. I’m a believer in self-determination; you have the tools within you to determine your best path. I approach the therapeutic process from a systemic perspective; changing yourself results in changes around you.
I grew up as one of 4 children living in the Midwest. I moved as a young adult to Los Angeles where I lived for many years before relocating to Atlanta. I’m a life-long learner and an avid observer of human behavior to this day.
I am committed to working with couples that want to work on developing a deeper connection, have experienced a relationship injury like an affair, are navigating a past trauma, or bringing their relationship to an end. I also work with individuals in organizing and aligning their personal journey and experiences using emotion, attachment science and help them navigate traumatic events (past or current) using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Whether working with individuals or couples, I use evidence-based theory and interventions to create an environment in which people feel safe and connected. I have earned specialties in school neuropsychology and trauma and utilize Gottman Theory and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
Think we might be a good fit? Contact me today for a free consultation to learn more about how we can work together.
Specializes in:
Trauma Therapy, Anxiety Treatment, Depression Treatment, Narcissist Survivors, Relationship Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Non-Traditional families, Counseling For Teens, EMDR Therapy, EMDR Intensive, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Online Therapy
Supports clients at the following location:
Telehealth Only
Education
Clinical Residency, Systemic Marriage and Family Therapy, Antioch University New England, 2020
B.S., Foreign Language, Spanish, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2009
Ed.S., School Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2005
M.A., Psychology, Pepperdine University, 1999
B.S., Vocational Education, Southern Illinois University, 1998
License
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, State of Georgia, 2023-Present
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, APC, State of Georgia, 2021-2023
Licensed Georgia Educator Certificate, State of Georgia, 2013-Present
Lauren is a Certified School Psychologist in Georgia, Tennessee, and Washington.
Lauren is a Diplomate for the American Board of School Neuropsychology.
Lauren is a Clinical Certified Trauma Practitioner by the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children.
Lauren is a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator for premarital counseling.
Lauren is a trained, EMDR-certified therapist, credentialed through the EMDR Association. View Lauren’s credentials here.
Lauren has completed level I of the Gottman Method Training.
Lauren has also completed trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Evolving Strategic and Structural Brief Family Therapy.