Lauren Walther, LCSW, LCDC
Director of Family Programs at Driftwood Recovery- Claim this Profile
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The first two words that come to mind when I think of Lauren are "authentic" and "natural." I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren for individual therapy, group work, and supervision (as these are the three areas I've personally seen her perform in.) Lauren Walther is a genuine clinician with a warm, calming energy. I've had many supervision meetings and co-facilitated Chemical Dependency groups with her, but was truly taken aback with how natural it felt to have appointments with her via Skype / webcam as well. Lauren is knowledgable, professional, and easy to interact with. I was lucky enough to work with Lauren for about a year and she has truly been an important mentor for me, both professionally and personally. Lauren provided supervision for me while I was acquiring hours to gain my Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification. Lauren helped me navigate an ethical dilemma I experienced - I felt 100% supported by her during that brief but confusing time. While Lauren didn't serve as my therapist, per se, I definitely was excited for our supervision meetings each week and felt that there was something therapeutic about them as well. As a person in long-term recovery working in the mental health / addiction treatment industry, Lauren helped me to grow clinically while also providing guidance as it pertained to my personal recovery.
LinkedIn User
The first two words that come to mind when I think of Lauren are "authentic" and "natural." I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren for individual therapy, group work, and supervision (as these are the three areas I've personally seen her perform in.) Lauren Walther is a genuine clinician with a warm, calming energy. I've had many supervision meetings and co-facilitated Chemical Dependency groups with her, but was truly taken aback with how natural it felt to have appointments with her via Skype / webcam as well. Lauren is knowledgable, professional, and easy to interact with. I was lucky enough to work with Lauren for about a year and she has truly been an important mentor for me, both professionally and personally. Lauren provided supervision for me while I was acquiring hours to gain my Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification. Lauren helped me navigate an ethical dilemma I experienced - I felt 100% supported by her during that brief but confusing time. While Lauren didn't serve as my therapist, per se, I definitely was excited for our supervision meetings each week and felt that there was something therapeutic about them as well. As a person in long-term recovery working in the mental health / addiction treatment industry, Lauren helped me to grow clinically while also providing guidance as it pertained to my personal recovery.
LinkedIn User
The first two words that come to mind when I think of Lauren are "authentic" and "natural." I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren for individual therapy, group work, and supervision (as these are the three areas I've personally seen her perform in.) Lauren Walther is a genuine clinician with a warm, calming energy. I've had many supervision meetings and co-facilitated Chemical Dependency groups with her, but was truly taken aback with how natural it felt to have appointments with her via Skype / webcam as well. Lauren is knowledgable, professional, and easy to interact with. I was lucky enough to work with Lauren for about a year and she has truly been an important mentor for me, both professionally and personally. Lauren provided supervision for me while I was acquiring hours to gain my Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification. Lauren helped me navigate an ethical dilemma I experienced - I felt 100% supported by her during that brief but confusing time. While Lauren didn't serve as my therapist, per se, I definitely was excited for our supervision meetings each week and felt that there was something therapeutic about them as well. As a person in long-term recovery working in the mental health / addiction treatment industry, Lauren helped me to grow clinically while also providing guidance as it pertained to my personal recovery.
LinkedIn User
The first two words that come to mind when I think of Lauren are "authentic" and "natural." I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren for individual therapy, group work, and supervision (as these are the three areas I've personally seen her perform in.) Lauren Walther is a genuine clinician with a warm, calming energy. I've had many supervision meetings and co-facilitated Chemical Dependency groups with her, but was truly taken aback with how natural it felt to have appointments with her via Skype / webcam as well. Lauren is knowledgable, professional, and easy to interact with. I was lucky enough to work with Lauren for about a year and she has truly been an important mentor for me, both professionally and personally. Lauren provided supervision for me while I was acquiring hours to gain my Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification. Lauren helped me navigate an ethical dilemma I experienced - I felt 100% supported by her during that brief but confusing time. While Lauren didn't serve as my therapist, per se, I definitely was excited for our supervision meetings each week and felt that there was something therapeutic about them as well. As a person in long-term recovery working in the mental health / addiction treatment industry, Lauren helped me to grow clinically while also providing guidance as it pertained to my personal recovery.
Experience
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Driftwood Recovery
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Family Programs
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Program Director
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Jul 2019 - May 2021
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Psychotherapist in Private Practice
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Jun 2012 - Present
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The Menninger Clinic
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Addictions Counselor, Pathfinder Program
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
•Facilitate groups and counsel clients around recovery from addictive disorders•Introduce clients to community resources for recovery including 12-step fellowships•Facilitate Dr. Brené Brown’s Shame Resilience curriculum•Aid clients in finding meaningful roles and building independence within the community
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Staff Social Worker, Professionals in Crisis Unit
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
•Conduct psychosocial evaluations and contribute to diagnostic formulations on a multi-disciplinary team•Maintain a caseload of patients for family work•Collaborate with patients around aftercare planning and referrals•Facilitate Dr. Brené Brown’s Shame Resilience curriculum•Contribute to addiction track curriculum as needed•Guide morning meditation groups
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Post Graduate Fellow
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
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Baylor College of Medicine, Psychiatry Clinic
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Houston, Texas Area
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Intern
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Sep 2010 - May 2011
•Conduct intake evaluations for biopsychosocial formulations •Coordinate outreach for clinic services •Provide individual, couple, and family psychotherapy with a range of clients •Conduct intake evaluations for biopsychosocial formulations •Coordinate outreach for clinic services •Provide individual, couple, and family psychotherapy with a range of clients
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Families First
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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Sep 2009 - May 2010
•Conducted biopsychosocial intakes and case management for children, parents, and families •Provided individual, couple, and family psychotherapy •Completed intake assessments and co-facilitated men’s groups for a Family Violence Intervention Program. •Conducted biopsychosocial intakes and case management for children, parents, and families •Provided individual, couple, and family psychotherapy •Completed intake assessments and co-facilitated men’s groups for a Family Violence Intervention Program.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Smith College School for Social Work
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work -
2005 - 2008
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
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