Lauren Vandervoort, RP
Lauren is a Registered Psychotherapist and Spiritual Care Practitioner, currently practicing in both hospital and community settings. Her work is shaped by experience in acute care, mental health, and grief, where she supports individuals and families navigating moments of uncertainty and profound change. She is especially drawn to working at the intersections of meaning, identity, and relationship - helping clients make sense of their experiences in ways that feel grounded.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Grief
Stress & Burnout
Career & Identity
Loneliness
Attachment Issues
Anxiety & Depression
Navigating Critical Illness (Yours or Family)
Emotional Regulation
Perinatal + Postpartum Mental Health
Family + Relationship Conflict
2SLGBTQIA+ Support
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Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m really glad you’re here. I love therapy because I believe we all deserve an empathetic witness to our unique life story—especially in a world that so rarely offers space to be fully ourselves.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and deep respect for your inner world. I work relationally and psychodynamically, while integrating a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens. Together, we move at a pace that feels right for you, building trust and safety as a foundation for deeper exploration. I see therapy as a space where we can gently turn toward what’s been difficult, while also making room for what is possible.
I draw from a range of modalities depending on your needs and preferences, including psychodynamic therapy, relational therapy, meaning-centered and existential approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I draw inspiration from my life as a mother and artist, and my work is also informed by spiritual care, which means I am open to exploring questions of purpose, belief, and connection—whether or not you identify as spiritual or religious. I aim to meet you where you are, integrating these approaches in a way that feels cohesive and supportive rather than prescriptive.
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Psychodynamic Theory
Meaning-centered and Existential Approaches
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness & Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Family Systems and Systemic TherapyAttachment-Based Therapy
I approach this work with warmth and a deep respect for the courage it takes to begin. Wherever you are starting from, we will work together to understand your story, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a way of being that feels more aligned, spacious, and sustainable.
The Journeys Team
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Michael Lander - MSW, RSW
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Marie Schoppen - RP, RHN
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Nakayla Dennis - MSW, RSW
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Emily Lewis - MSW, RSW
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Abby Seigel - MSW, RSW
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Samantha Marentette - MSW, RSW
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Lauren Vandervoort - RP
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Gloriya Petrova - RP
