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Speaking on anxiety and boundaries for high-achieving women
If you’re looking for an engaging and insightful speaker for your audience,
You’re in the right place.
You’re inviting a speaker who brings more than academic credentials, someone who deeply knows what it means to balance ambition, overwhelm, and emotional resilience.
Whether you're hosting therapists, educators, or parents’ groups, my goal is to make mental health topics not only relatable but also immediately applicable and emotionally resonant.
speaking history
Dr. Chase has been welcomed on the stage by:
Association for Play Therapy
CEU Creations
Chi Sigma Iota
National Board for Certified Counselors
I speak on a range of topics related to mental health, parenting, and women’s emotional wellness, including:
The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy: Helping Children Heal Through Connection An accessible look at how play therapy supports emotional regulation, strengthens attachment, and helps children process difficult experiences, especially when words fall short.
Boundaries, Burnout, and the High-Achieving Woman A practical framework for helping ambitious women break cycles of overfunctioning, set limits that protect their energy, and rebuild sustainable wellbeing without sacrificing their goals.
Growing Up With Emotionally Immature Parents: How Childhood Patterns Shape Adult Identity A clear exploration of how inconsistent, self-focused parenting impacts self-worth, relationships, and boundaries, and what healing in adulthood truly requires.
Healing Childhood Wounds While Raising Children of Your Own How parents can interrupt generational patterns, regulate their own emotional triggers, and build the secure, connected relationships they wanted and now want to offer their children.
Anxiety, Overachievement, and the Pressure to Hold Everything Together Why high-performing women often live with quiet internal chaos and how to build steadiness, self-trust, and emotional resilience from the inside out.
Perinatal Mental Health: What Every Provider Needs to Know About Supporting New and Expectant Mothers An evidence-based overview of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with practical guidance for screening, early intervention, and compassionate support.
Featured Media and Guest Appearances
Mental Health in Your 20’s
Dr. Chase explores how anxiety, self-worth, and identity challenges often show up in early adulthood, and how therapy can offer clarity and healing. Listen here.
Supporting Ambitious Women and Moms Through Life’s Toughest Seasons
Dr. Chase shares how Climbing Hills Counseling empowers high-achieving women and mothers to navigate anxiety, identity shifts, and personal growth with compassion and clarity. Read here.
LKN Connect: Business Spotlight with Andrea Ervay
Dr. Chase discusses her journey as a therapist, what inspired her to launch Climbing Hills Counseling, and the unique mental health needs of ambitious women. Read here.
Relief From the Mental Load for Entrepreneurs
Dr. Chase reflects on her first year building a virtual counseling practice for high‑achieving women and shares practical strategies for managing the mental load of entrepreneurship. Listen here.
Boundaries In Relationship & Finances
Dr. Chase discusses how boundaries, burnout, people-pleasing, and self-worth impact relationships, financial decisions, and emotional well-being for high-achieving women. Listen here.
Boundaries Without Guilt
Dr. Chase discusses how to set clear, confident boundaries without overexplaining or feeling guilty, so you can reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and stay aligned with your values. Listen here.
Trusted by Colleagues & Professionals:
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“Lauren brings depth, care, and nuance to her work. She's a go-to referral for high-achieving women ready to unpack burnout and disconnection. With advanced training and a grounded presence, Lauren is the ideal guide for deep, meaningful work.”
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“Lauren brings a sharp clinical mind and a natural ease that comes through right away. It's clear she's someone her clients can trust - I'd refer to her without hesitation.”
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“Lauren is a highly skilled therapist, and particularly recommended for women needing this kind of help. Her competency in EMDR is invaluable for work with trauma!”
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“Lauren is warm, easy to talk to, & highly experienced. She is a trusted referral source who provides exceptional support to high-achieving women, as well as those who desire EMDR. Highly recommend Lauren!”
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“Lauren works with a high level of professionalism and expertise. She works seamlessly with busy women to help them set boundaries and get the most out of relationships and life!”
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“I confidently refer patients to Dr. Chase, and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and caring mental health professional.”
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“Lauren gets it - the driven woman who can't turn off. She helps ambitious women move through burnout, set real boundaries, and finally rest without guilt. She's the therapist for women who have built great lives and are ready to actually enjoy them.”
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“Through our professional interactions, I've been impressed by Dr. Chase's warmth, insight, and dedication to providing quality care. I appreciate her collaborative approach and would recommend connecting with her.”
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“Dr Chase is an outstanding clinician. She's someone I would trust anyone I know to sit with and get support from. She is immensely thoughtful and caring, and genuinely wants to help each one of her clients reach their highest potential.”
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“Lauren is a warm and dedicated professional who cares deeply about her work. She is a trusted referral source and has the added knowledge of EMDR.”
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“Dr. Chase is empathetic, empowering, and down-to-earth. She brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to her therapeutic work.”
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“Lauren is deeply empathetic and highly attuned to helping high achieving women. She understands the pressure many women face & in how their identity is hinged on their overall high performing accomplishments. Without a doubt, I recommend Lauren.”
Education & Training
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PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from UNC Charlotte
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MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina
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Qualified Supervisor for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates in North Carolina
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Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional
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TLHT Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
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Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider in South Carolina
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National Certified Counselor