Meet Dr. Lauren Chase, therapist for high-achieving women across nc, sc, ID, VT, and fl
Helping ambitious women move from burnout to belonging
If the pressure to perform, perfectionism, boundary fatigue, and relentless overthinking have taken over your internal world,
You’re in the right place.
I’m here to help you stop spinning, breathe, and reconnect with who you really are.
I’m Dr. Lauren Chase, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in virtual therapy for high-achieving women in North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Vermont, and Florida. Over the past nine years, I have helped women who feel overwhelmed by expectations, family roles, internal pressure, and external stressors find steadiness, reclaim their energy, and rediscover what truly matters.
This is your invitation to stop surviving and start feeling steady.
You deserve a space where you don’t have to wear the mask of “having it all together.” Here, you can exhale, you can be real, you can curse, and you can grow. If you’re tired of saying “yes” when you mean “no,” forever trying to prove yourself, or exhausted from keeping everything balanced. Let’s meet where you are and move forward together.
My style
I believe that a strong, genuine connection between us is the foundation of good therapy.
In therapy with me, you’ll find a space that is real, collaborative, and grounded in practical growth. I won’t just listen. I’ll partner with you to understand what’s driving your patterns, help you develop tools that fit your life, and support you as you build lasting confidence, clarity, and self-trust.
Here’s what that looks like:
Warm, down-to-earth support where you can show up honestly, just as you are.
Practical tools for boundary-setting, anxiety regulation, and values-based decision-making.
Insight into past patterns so you can understand why you respond the way you do today.
A supportive partnership that both challenges and encourages you, because growth happens with support, not perfection.
Therapy with me is empathetic and empowering, a place where you can discover what you really want, why you are stuck, and how to move toward a life that feels more connected to you.
Before focusing my work on women and mothers, I spent many years as a child therapist. That experience still shapes how I support my clients today. Working closely with children and families gave me a deep understanding of how early experiences and family roles influence the patterns we carry into adulthood. Many of the high-achieving women and moms I work with have spent years being the responsible one, the one who keeps everything together. In our work, we bring awareness to those patterns so you can respond to yourself and your relationships with more intention, confidence, and self-trust.
My guiding principles
Relationship
You deserve a space where you do not have to perform, explain, or hold everything together, just a grounded connection where you can finally exhale.
Empowerment
You will learn to trust yourself, set boundaries that actually stick, and show up with the confidence you’ve been working so hard to find.
Personalization
Your life is complex, so your support should be too. Everything we do is tailored to fit your real world, your patterns, and your goals.
Humility
Your experiences do not exist in a vacuum. I honor your story, your identity, and your context so you never feel misunderstood, minimized, or judged.
It’s okay to stop and catch your breath.
You don’t have to earn your rest.
Your experience matters.
I became a therapist because I believe people deserve to feel grounded, seen, and capable, even in hard seasons of life. My training includes a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, clinical work across community and private practice settings, and specialized experience working with women who carry the mental load of “doing it all.” Over time, I’ve focused my work on supporting women in navigating stress, boundaries, burnout, people-pleasing, and anxiety, especially when nothing ever feels like enough. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me in nature, trying a new recipe (with mixed results), traveling when I can, or laughing with my partner and our dog and cat at home.
If what you’re feeling right now, the overwhelm, the fatigue, the longing for peace and confidence, resonates with you, that’s meaningful. It means you’re ready for something different. Therapy isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about understanding yourself better, gaining tools that help, and finally feeling supported through it all.
Schedule your first appointment to talk about what’s going on and explore whether we’re a good fit. You deserve support that understands your world, your drive, your heart, and your experience.
Trusted by Professionals & Colleagues:
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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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Mental Telehealth Counselor in Idaho
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Telehealth in Vermont
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Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider in South Carolina
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National Certified Counselor
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EMDR Therapy Trained