Lauren is honored to be joining the therapist team at Brooke’s Place. Lauren earned her B.A. in psychology from Purdue University (2009). She then attended Butler University for her M.S. in School Counseling (2009) and her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling (2021). Lauren has served youth and families across Indiana as a k-12 school counselor for the last 12 years. Lauren discovered her love for Brooke’s Place as a group facilitator where she volunteered for 8 years in the 10-12 group. She is looking forward to serving Brooke’s Place families in this new way and is honored to walk alongside youth, teens, and families as they remember and grieve the loss of their loved ones. She believes Brooke’s Place is such a special space to begin, or continue, your healing journey and hopes that you find exactly what your heart is needing. Lauren and her family, her husband and daughter, love to be outdoors. They enjoy time traveling, hiking, and exploring new parks and restaurants.