Lauren McNeal | MSN, PMHNP-BC

Accepting New Clients

Lauren (she/her/hers) is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving our New Jersey clients. Lauren has over 14 years of nursing experience and completed her psychiatric training at La Salle University.

Trained as a Psych NP, Lauren is a generalist with experience in treating a wide range of conditions.

“My approach is rooted in an integrative philosophy that combines traditional psychiatric practices with holistic methods. I prioritize fostering a trusting client-patient relationship, understanding that a strong foundation of trust is essential for effective treatment. My style is compassionate and client-centered, ensuring that each individual feels heard and valued. This includes considering biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of well-being. ”

Specialties:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Binge Eating Disorder

  • Burnout

  • College & Graduate Student Mental Health

  • Depression

  • Family Issues

  • Infertility

  • Insomnia & Sleep Issues

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions

  • Loss, Grief & Bereavement

  • Maternal Mental Health

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Race & Cultural Identity

  • Relationship Issues

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

  • Stress Management

  • Women’s Issues

Treatment Approaches:

  • Behavior Modification

  • Brief Dynamic Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Client-Centered Therapy

  • Life Coaching

  • Interpersonal

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Positive Psychotherapy

  • Psychodynamic

  • Psychiatric Evaluation

  • Medication Management

  • Relational

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Strength Based

  • Trauma Focused

Insurance’s Accepted:

  • Aetna

  • BCBS NJ

  • Optum

  • Oscar

  • Oxford Health

  • United Healthcare