Lauren Daoust, LCSW

Lauren Daoust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with six years as a therapist and a longer history in hospice and hospital social work. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. Sessions are presented in a calm, practical way for people who want to handle strong emotions without blame.

Lauren draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and change what gets in the way of daily functioning. She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening to map how relationships shape feelings and reactions. Mindfulness practices are offered to help people step out of reactivity and build steadier responses.

In session she listens for both emotional and physical signals, then suggests hands-on tools the person can try between meetings. Conversations focus on specific situations - for example snapping at a partner, work frustration, or long-standing resentment - and on practical steps to reduce escalation. Lauren describes the first meeting as low pressure, with time spent getting the main concerns on the table and seeing if the fit feels right.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and many years working in hospice and hospital settings before moving into ongoing therapy. That experience informs how she talks about grief, end-of-life stress, and caregiver strain alongside other concerns. Lauren lives in Wisconsin and balances work with family time, running, and outdoor activities.

Her style is direct but steady. Clients can expect clear observations, concrete strategies, and room to name what feels hard without judgment.

Approaches and online sessions that focus on emotion and behavior