Lauren Eichler LMSW-CC
Lauren is a Licensed Master Social Worker-Conditional (LMSW-CC) in the State of Maine and earned both her Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of New England. She has experience facilitating grief support groups for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as supporting older adults through life transitions and the process of finding renewed meaning and purpose.
Lauren brings a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and IFS-informed approach to her work with clients. She is also Phase 1 trained in Brainspotting and integrates this brain-body modality to support the processing of trauma, emotional activation, and experiences that may be difficult to access through traditional talk therapy alone.
Originally from the Midwest, Lauren is grateful to now call Maine home. Living here has deepened her appreciation for nature and the grounding role it can play in healing and well-being. She enjoys spending time by the ocean, gardening, hiking, and embracing Maine’s beautiful spring, summer, and fall seasons. During quieter moments, Lauren enjoys reading, painting, knitting by the fireplace, and finding creative ways to slow down and reconnect.
Lauren values connection, curiosity, authenticity, and personal growth. She is passionate about helping individuals build greater self-understanding, resilience, and self-compassion as they move toward lives that feel aligned with who they truly are. She shares her home with her family and a lively collection of animals, including four very snuggly rabbits, a cat, a dog named Rudi, a goldendoodle rescue and certified therapy dog, and plenty of chickens.
Lauren brings a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and IFS-informed approach to her work with clients. She is also Phase 1 trained in Brainspotting and integrates this brain-body modality to support the processing of trauma, emotional activation, and experiences that may be difficult to access through traditional talk therapy alone.
Originally from the Midwest, Lauren is grateful to now call Maine home. Living here has deepened her appreciation for nature and the grounding role it can play in healing and well-being. She enjoys spending time by the ocean, gardening, hiking, and embracing Maine’s beautiful spring, summer, and fall seasons. During quieter moments, Lauren enjoys reading, painting, knitting by the fireplace, and finding creative ways to slow down and reconnect.
Lauren values connection, curiosity, authenticity, and personal growth. She is passionate about helping individuals build greater self-understanding, resilience, and self-compassion as they move toward lives that feel aligned with who they truly are. She shares her home with her family and a lively collection of animals, including four very snuggly rabbits, a cat, a dog named Rudi, a goldendoodle rescue and certified therapy dog, and plenty of chickens.
Counseling Philosophy
Lauren believes healing happens when clients experience a sense of safety and security that allows them to explore their inner selves with curiosity and compassion. In her work, she helps clients gently explore the parts of themselves that may
feel burdened by anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, or overwhelm. Through this process, she focuses on identifying and
strengthening clients’ inner resources so they can navigate life with greater ease, resilience, and self-compassion.
Lauren integrates Brainspotting (Phase 2 trained) as a brain-body approach to support deeper processing of trauma, emotional activation, and experiences that may be difficult to access through words alone. Clients learn to recognize their inherent strengths, trust their inner wisdom, and develop practical skills that align with their authentic selves and unique needs. Her approach is relational, trauma-informed, and IFS-informed, designed to honor the whole person and support sustainable, meaningful growth.
feel burdened by anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, or overwhelm. Through this process, she focuses on identifying and
strengthening clients’ inner resources so they can navigate life with greater ease, resilience, and self-compassion.
Lauren integrates Brainspotting (Phase 2 trained) as a brain-body approach to support deeper processing of trauma, emotional activation, and experiences that may be difficult to access through words alone. Clients learn to recognize their inherent strengths, trust their inner wisdom, and develop practical skills that align with their authentic selves and unique needs. Her approach is relational, trauma-informed, and IFS-informed, designed to honor the whole person and support sustainable, meaningful growth.
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a focused, brain-body therapeutic approach that helps access and process experiences that may be stored beneath conscious awareness. It is based on the understanding that where you look affects how you feel, and that specific eye positions can help access deeper parts of the brain where trauma, emotional pain, and stress responses are held.
During a Brainspotting session, we identify a “brainspot” connected to what you are experiencing and allow your system to process at its own pace. This approach can support the release of trauma, reduce emotional intensity, and promote nervous system regulation without needing to rely heavily on talking through every detail.
Brainspotting is gentle, client-led, and can be especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, grief, and overwhelming experiences, while also supporting overall emotional balance and resilience.
Brainspotting is a focused, brain-body therapeutic approach that helps access and process experiences that may be stored beneath conscious awareness. It is based on the understanding that where you look affects how you feel, and that specific eye positions can help access deeper parts of the brain where trauma, emotional pain, and stress responses are held.
During a Brainspotting session, we identify a “brainspot” connected to what you are experiencing and allow your system to process at its own pace. This approach can support the release of trauma, reduce emotional intensity, and promote nervous system regulation without needing to rely heavily on talking through every detail.
Brainspotting is gentle, client-led, and can be especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, grief, and overwhelming experiences, while also supporting overall emotional balance and resilience.