Lauren Atherton, MSW, LMSW

Available both in-person and online
(636) 252-4464

I am a licensed social worker with a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. I currently provide adult counseling, serving adults aged 18 and older in the tri-county community. I have clinical experience working with a diverse range of populations, including individuals impacted by foster care, LGBTQ+ clients, and caregivers of children with disabilities and extensive trauma histories. My specialty is trauma-informed, identity-affirming therapeutic support that helps clients find meaning and hope in their personal stories. I use a relational, humanist approach that meets people exactly where they are.

Key areas of focus include

  • Supporting functional skills development and emotional regulation
  • Providing trauma-informed care with sensitivity to clients’ histories, including those with incarceration experiences
  • Embracing clients of all faiths and backgrounds with an open, inclusive approach

Client Focus

Age

Children, Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals, Families

Additional Services

Call or email Lauren Atherton now for a free 15-minute consultation(636) 252-4464

Specialties

  • Adoption & Foster Care
  • Neurodiversity
  • Suicidality & Self-Harm
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Grief

Therapy Types

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Traum-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

Education

Attended Washington University in St. Louis, Graduated in 2023

Concentration in Violence and Injury Prevention

Credentials

Licensed by State of Missouri / 2024024811

Practice Locations

602 Rockwood Arbor Dr
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 252-4464

Lauren accepts all major insurances, including but not limited to:

Commercial Plans

  • Anthem
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Allegiance
  • Carelon
  • Aetna
  • Trustmark
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • First Health
  • All Savers
  • Ambetter
  • Meritain Health
  • Aither
  • Gravie
  • Medica
  • Tricare West

Medicare & Medicaid Plans

  • MOHealth Net
  • Home State Health
  • Healthy Blue
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • WellCare

Alternatively, click here to see Lauren’s private pay rates and find out if you qualify for our sliding scale fees.

Contact Us

info@tricobehavioralhealth.org
Phone: (636) 252-4464
Fax: (636) 442-1455

We are conveniently located at:
St. Francis Episcopal Church
602 Rockwood Arbor Dr
Eureka, MO 63025


Nearby Areas

Cities

  • Eureka, MO
  • Wildwood, MO
  • Ballwin, MO
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Arnold, MO
  • Fenton, MO

Counties

  • St. Louis County
  • Franklin County
  • Jefferson County

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