{"id":1,"date":"2019-09-05T08:43:56","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T08:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurengowerpsychologist.mikesaidwhat.site\/?page_id=1"},"modified":"2025-12-10T13:19:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:19:13","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laurengowerpsychologist.mikesaidwhat.site\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L_and_M_on_Path-rev.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Who needs psychotherapy?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>I believe getting help should be an ordinary event. You don\u2019t have to have a \u2018big\u2019 problem to see a therapist, simply something you\u2019d like to talk about: something that\u2019s weighing on your mind which could use some expert attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=2081\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L_and_M_on_Path-rev.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>What to expect<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Our first session is a chance to explore what\u2019s led you to consult me. I\u2019ll listen carefully, offer initial thoughts on how I understand your situation and discuss possible ways forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=2083\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L_and_M_on_Path-rev.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Professional Summary<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>I\u2019ve worked as a Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years, treating adults, adolescents, children, and infants in both short- and long-term psychotherapy. In my private practice, I see individuals, couples, and families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=2085\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L_and_M_on_Path-rev.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Lauren&#8217;s Writing<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span>I&#8217;ve listed some references to publications I&#8217;ve authored, co-authored, or edited.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=2095\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lauren Gower<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Clinical Psychologist<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">B.Soc. Sci. 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