Lauren Del Angel , LPC

Lauren Del Angel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings a blend of practical tools and compassionate guidance to therapy. She earned a master’s degree in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University in 2013 and has spent years honing her clinical skills since her undergraduate studies. A two-year service with the Peace Corps shaped her approach to meeting people where they are and reinforced a posture of humility when supporting families through challenges.

Lauren has worked with people who have experienced significant trauma, those recovering from PTSD, and individuals who have struggled with suicidal thoughts. She also has experience helping clients with low self-esteem and persistent anxiety. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, attention-related challenges, and coping with life changes.

Her therapeutic style emphasizes actionable strategies and measurable progress. Rather than only exploring feelings, she offers concrete tools clients can use between sessions and helps develop brief plans to carry forward. She partners with clients to set goals, provides encouragement, and offers gentle challenges when patterns are blocking growth. Having been selective about her own counseling experiences, she aims to create a space where clients can speak openly, feel understood and validated, and build toward the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Lauren Del Angel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for changing patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, or mood concerns. CBT focuses on skills and exercises that can be practiced between sessions to create measurable change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach she employs for clients who need tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance. DBT combines skill-building with a focus on acceptance and change. Mindfulness Therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and improving self-regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lauren works with clients to consider symptoms, personal goals, and preferences and tailors interventions so they feel useful and sustainable. Together they evaluate what is helping and adjust plans as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, all while preserving the therapeutic relationship and focus on progress.