Our Team

Lauren Pennacchia
Clinical Psychologist

Lauren is a clinical psychologist who primarily works with children, adolescents and young adults.  She has extensive experience with these population and has worked in hospital settings, a juvenile detention centre and private practice. She 

enjoys working with individuals presenting with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, difficulties with social skills, difficulties with confidence, self-harming behaviours and more.

Lauren adopts a warm, collaborative and holistic approach to therapy and incorporates a range of therapeutic frameworks including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Client Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)  and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).  

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Lauren strongly believes in educating individuals in understanding what they are experiencing and aims to build a positive relationship to help work through any goals/concerns. Lauren's primary goal for individuals she is working with is to ensure they feel safe and comfortable.

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