Lauren Cordell, PLPC

Healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and accepted.

“You are not broken—you are evolving, growing, and becoming more aligned with your values and desires. In a space of understanding and support, past wounds feel lighter, and self-discovery becomes possible. True healing happens when you feel safe to explore, express, and embrace every part of yourself. Therapy offers the opportunity to move beyond survival mode and create a life filled with meaning and connection.”

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Lauren is passionate about creating an inclusive, affirming environment where you can explore your authentic self and navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults on issues like self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and relationship dynamics. As she works toward her Sex Therapy credential, she offers counseling for couples and diverse relationship structures, including ENM and polyamory, providing a space that is sex-positive, kink-positive, and LGBTQ+ friendly. Lauren helps clients explore their identities and navigate transitions with understanding and support. She also provides compassionate care to those navigating experiences related to bipolarity, borderline personality, or schizophrenia, bringing a personal sense of empathy and insight into her sessions.

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Lauren uses a holistic approach that combines mindfulness, Polyvagal Regulation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you connect with and understand your emotions, release trauma, and build resilience. She incorporates CBT and DBT techniques to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier coping strategies. Additionally, Lauren integrates creative practices like journaling, music therapy, and self-compassion exercises to enhance self-expression, foster emotional insight, and promote long-term healing.

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Outside of her therapeutic work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her chosen family, exploring local parks, reading, gardening, and creative expression. She’s an active member of her community, volunteering each year for events like Festival Acadiens et Créoles and Festival International. As a passionate animal lover, Lauren cares for four cats, two dogs, a ball python, and an axolotl. She is deeply dedicated to animal rescue, giving her time and energy to caring for and finding loving homes for animals in need.

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Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands (UC). Her work is rooted in values of social justice, inclusivity, and holistic wellness, creating a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and empowered. 

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Lauren is a provisionally licensed professional counselor pursuing clinical lensure with supervisor Ashley Petty, LPC-S.

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Payment, Services and Availability

Insurance and Payment info: Not in network with any insurances; can offer receipt for services so that clients may inquire about out of network reimbursement with their insurance. Payment due at time of service.

Sliding Scale: Lauren has a limited number of sliding scale spots available for those in need of more financial flexibility. 

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Individual Psychotherapy Sessions

• Psychotherapy (60 min) $120.00

• Psychotherapy (50 min) $115.00

Relationship and Family System Sessions

• Couples/Relationship Counseling (60 min) $145.00 for two people; + $25 for each additional person

Extended sessions available upon request.

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Land-Based Ecotherapy Session: Same as standard rates + small travel fee.

Ecotherapy sessions focus on building safety, connection and meaning with the present moment, with nature as our ally to this process. Somatic and mindfulness-based therapy will be a focus of these sessions, while also pulling in traditional psychotherapy methods to support the client in processing thoughts and emotions about past, present and future stressors, hopes and goals for healing.

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In-Person and Telehealth available

Location: 123 Ridgeway Dr, Ste B., Lafayette, LA 70503

To make an appointment with Lauren, please call (337) 254-0362. If you have any questions, please email us at info@yourtherapygarden.com