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Lauren Hunter, PhD, LPC | Specialist in Midlife and Later

Therapy for Aging, Life Transitions, & Anxiety

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Existential Psychotherapy in the Greater New Orleans Area | Telehealth anywhere in Louisiana

More Than a Nodding Head

Therapy That Moves With You

Welcome to a premier mental wellness practice specializing in therapy for midlife and older adults—for matters of aging, grief, identity, and mortality.

You’ve spent years caring for others, meeting expectations, holding it all together—until something shifts. A loss. A transition. A quiet ache that says: something’s missing.

You’ve held space for everyone else. Now it’s time for someone to hold space for you—with real presence, real depth, and therapy that supports true discovery healing through life transitions.

Endorsements

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    "If you are looking for someone who is thorough, incredibly kind, with a strong intellect, you have found your match with Lauren. Her compassion and tenderness for the human experience is unmatched and I have the utmost respect for her professionalism."

    Bryn Hicky, LPC

  • Dr. Lauren Hunter cicada logo representing aging, grief, and transformation counseling

    "Lauren is passionate and aims to understand the things that makes each client unique. She is competent and authentic and strives to create a warm environment in which her clients feel safe and comfortable."

    Monica Cazes, LPC

  • Dr. Lauren Hunter cicada logo representing aging, grief, and transformation counseling

    "Lauren is an exceptionally skilled therapist with a calming presence and gentle approach. She creates a supportive, nurturing environment that allows clients to explore life's vulnerabilities and create meaningful change."

    Karen Hochheiser, LPC

  • Dr. Lauren Hunter cicada logo representing aging, grief, and transformation counseling

    "Lauren is extremely bright, engaging, and thoughtful in her work with clients. She has a warm presence and an extensive knowledge base. I consider it a privilege to have her as a colleague!"

    Kelly Walsh, LPC

  • Dr. Lauren Hunter cicada logo representing aging, grief, and transformation counseling

    "Lauren is a compassionate and professional therapist who has experience helping all types of clients to find and connect with meaning and purpose. Her advanced training in treatment for loss, grief and aging make her uniquely qualified in these areas."

    Mona Seemann, PLPC

  • “Lauren is a kind and caring therapist who is great at working with clients who need support with life transitions. I would recommend Lauren to anyone who wants to make active changes in their life.“

    Madelynn Fellon, LPC-S, NCC

  • “Lauren offers a thoughtful, grounded space for clients navigating life transitions, grief, aging, and identity shifts. Her presence is steady and compassionate, helping you make meaning of life's uncertainties while reconnecting with what truly matters.“

    Stevie Schlessel, LCSW

Reach out

Hours
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 3 PM

Call or Text
(504) 264-2314

Locations
1901 Jefferson Hwy, Ste C
Jefferson, LA 70121