LAUREN GHANNAM, LAC

LAUREN GHANNAM, LAC

Licensed Associate Counselor

I am currently a licensed associate counselor in Arizona. I believe counseling works best when you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. My goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences leading to positive and lasting change at your own pace.

My approach incorporates mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based perspective. Mindfulness practices can help us to slow down, increase awareness, and learn ways to manage stress and overwhelming emotions. Using CBT, I help clients recognize patterns in their thoughts, mindsets and behaviors as well develop practical tools to cope with challenges like anxiety, depression, and life stress.

I also truly believe that each person already has personal strengths and resiliency within them. Together, we work to identify those strengths and build on them, helping you feel more confident and capable in your daily life.

I treat counseling as a collaborative process, and I’m here to support you in gaining insight, building skills, and creating meaningful changes that align with what matters most to you.

Lauren is a multiculturally sensitive, trauma-informed Licensed Associate Counselor with experience in the long-term care setting. Her clinical expertise includes working with individuals experiencing physical and/or cognitive disabilities and life transitions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

As a Licensed Associate Counselor, Lauren receives direct and clinical supervision from an AZBBHE approved clinical supervisor, Danica Williams, MA, LPC, PMH-C (danica@novusleaf.sprucecare.com, 520-492.0492). Her work is logged, monitored, discussed, and reviewed by her clinical supervisor. Client care is handled with professional quality; knowledge, feedback, and insight are gained from a team of professionals. Counselor accountability, growth, and development within this supportive infrastructure is emphasized.

Treatment Focus:

  • Anxiety

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression/Mood Disorders

  • End of Life

  • Geriatric/Seniors

  • Grief/Loss

  • Holistic Healing

  • Life Transitions

  • Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism)

  • OCD

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Self-Esteem

  • Stress

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Women’s Issues

Treatment Modalities:

Lauren utilizes the following treatment methodologies:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Multicultural

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma-Informed

She approaches therapy as a thoughtful, client-centered journey that adapts to the individual rather than following a rigid formula. She recognizes that each person brings their own history, challenges, and hopes into the therapy space, and she works intentionally to create care that reflects those unique factors. Her approach is holistic and flexible, integrating multiple therapeutic perspectives to support emotional growth, self-understanding, and overall well-being.

At the core of Lauren’s work is a deep commitment to helping clients feel truly seen and valued. She fosters a calm, respectful environment where exploration feels safe and collaborative. Through compassionate dialogue and practical skill-building, Lauren supports clients as they work through life changes, emotional stress, past experiences, and day-to-day challenges—helping them strengthen resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.