Hello and welcome! I’m Lauren McGee, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia since 2019 and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida since 2018. I’m also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and became a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in 2023. I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University (2015), where I was trained to thoughtfully integrate spirituality into the counseling process.

With a decade of experience in the mental health field, my primary focus has been working with children and teens using play therapy and expressive arts therapy. I’ve dedicated much of my career to helping youth who face limited access to mental health care. While living in Florida, I served as a clinical counselor in both elementary and middle schools, where I provided individual and group counseling, crisis support, mental health education for staff, and essential resources to help students thrive.

Currently, I am the owner and lead therapist at River Haven Counseling Center, established in McDonough, Georgia, in October 2020. At River Haven, I offer Christian counseling, play therapy, expressive arts therapy, and parenting consultations to children, teens, and their families.

Specialties and Approach

My clinical work has spanned individuals, couples, families, and groups across a variety of settings. I specialize in:

Population: Children and teens

Therapy Modalities: Play therapy & expressive arts therapy & Parenting Consultations

Topics of Speciality: Anxiety, Trauma, Self Esteem, Christian counseling

I believe in a holistic and personalized approach to therapy. My theoretical orientation is primarily grounded in Adlerian Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered.

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Supervision Philosophy

As a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), I deeply value the growth and development of new clinicians. I approach supervision with the belief that it’s not just about learning techniques but about truly understanding the human experience behind each therapeutic encounter.

I believe that a significant part of becoming a skilled therapist is experiential. Much of what makes therapy effective can't be fully captured through textbooks alone—it requires insight, presence, and a commitment to relational work. I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for supervisees to explore their clinical work, ask questions freely, and embrace their professional identity.

Whether you are a client seeking compassionate and creative therapy for your child or teen, or a new counselor seeking supportive supervision, I am honored to walk alongside you in your journey. My passion is helping others find hope, healing, and direction—through connection, creativity, and faith.