Dr. Lauren Hunter, PhD, LPC

COUNSELING &

PSYCHOTHERAPY

A premier mental wellness practice for matters of life, death, and the aging in the middle.

Come on in, the water’s fine.

Services

About Lauren

Lauren Hunter (née Dayan) is an existential psychotherapist and gerontologist. She is dedicated to helping people make sense of the aches and pains that arise from mere being and getting on the other side of their suffering. Her approach assists individuals quiet their anguish by accepting reality and gaining clarity into themselves, their relationships, and their path forward.

Lauren is a proud and native Mississippian happily living in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Mississippi, master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Loyola University (New Orleans), and PhD in aging studies from Tulane University. She is currently a provisionally licensed professional counselor in the state of Louisiana. Lauren has been practicing individual and group counseling and psychotherapy since 2019.

Lauren specializes in aging, older adults, grief, life transitions, and existential anxiety. She is a respected clinician in the area and is characterized by her rootedness in theory, warmth, and love for the work.

Endorsements

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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

Reach out

Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–2pm

Phone
(504) 264-2314

Location
644 N. Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119