Lauren Auer, LCPC, brings complex trauma concepts to life through storytelling that helps audiences understand their own experiences. As a trauma therapist who specializes in making the invisible visible, Lauren gives people language for patterns they’ve lived but never named. Her presentations blend clinical expertise with insights that create those lightbulb moments, shifting how people see themselves and their healing journeys.
Some of Lauren’s most popular speaking topics include:
- The limits of talk therapy in Healing Trauma and how to get unstuck.
- Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: Why Feeling Good Can Feel so BAD in Trauma Healing
- Rethinking Self Care in Your Agency (how everything you know about self care is wrong. How caring professionals can REALLY attend to our care while helping others)
- Utilizing Techniques such as Brainspotting and EMDR for Your Population
Past population topics:
- Children and Teens
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Complex Trauma
- Religious trauma
To inquire about learning opportunities, please contact my office and I will help to customize an event or speaking engagement to your needs. I am also available to provide opportunities virtually utilizing whatever platform you use.
Media Highlights
- My book recommendations for trauma healing featured in The New York Times.
- Featured article in Huffington Post on “hyper-independence” and its connection to trauma and safety.
- Featured article in Parade about parentification and what we might miss.
- Featured article in Newsweek on lies of omission and withholding information
- Featured quote in Vogue on relationship dynamics and the nuance of flirting and cheating
- Feature in Well + Good on the groundbreaking trauma technique of Brainspotting and how it can be absolutely life changing.
- Feature in Bustle on Functional freeze. What it is and how this is experianced.
- Featured article in PopSugar on the phenomenon of post-wedding blues
Podcasts Appearances
I love connecting with podcast audiences about trauma, healing, and finding your authentic self. Here are a few conversations I’m especially proud of:
- Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman – Episode #40
- A powerful conversation about trauma, survival mode, and healing patterns. I share why I coined ‘traumalescence’ and how understanding your unique trauma response can transform your recovery journey.
- You Have Permission – Episode #260
- I share my journey from faith-based counseling to specializing in religious trauma. We discuss the difference between abuse and trauma, and how to recognize when your spiritual community might be causing more harm than healing.
- From Pain to Purpose with NotYourOrdinaryParts – Season 5, Episode 7
- I dive deep into trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and what it really means to transform your relationship with yourself. This one’s about stepping out of survival mode and into the life you’re meant to live.
Want more? Listen to all my podcast appearances in this Spotify Playlist – perfect for walks, commutes, or whenever you need some healing conversation in your ears.
Featured Partnerships
Partnership with HealthyLine Empowered Healing Course. Advanced Master Class Video Course with your purchase of the Rainbow Chakra Mat 3rd Edition Bundle
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