Lauren Heywood
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
About Lauren
Lauren Heywood is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at Connections Counseling Services with a background in psychology and a strong commitment to mental health advocacy. She works with couples, adolescents, and individuals facing emotional and relational challenges.
Watch a short video to get a feel for Lauren's style before you book.
Lauren approaches her sessions with curiosity and empathy. She uses evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's unique needs while helping clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and their emotional patterns. Clients can expect a collaborative space where they feel safe and supported to grow at their own pace.
Lauren values authenticity and accountability, and works to empower clients in their healing. Her approach integrates emotional processing, practical coping tools, and relational healing to support clients in creating meaningful and lasting change.
Outside of therapy, Lauren enjoys musical theatre, spending time with her husband and daughter, and embracing her nerdy side with her siblings.
What Lauren helps with
- Helping couples strengthen their connection and communication
- Adolescents navigating emotional and developmental concerns
How Lauren works
Approaches Lauren draws from, tailored to each client.
Education & training
Lauren is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern with a background in psychology and training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Prior to becoming a therapist, she worked in group homes helping teenagers and their families in crisis.
Specialties & Focus Areas
Location
- Murray Office5295 S Commerce Dr, Ste 575, Murray, UT
Also offers telehealth across Utah.
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