{"id":2091,"date":"2025-10-13T10:41:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurengowerpsychologist.mikesaidwhat.site\/?page_id=2091"},"modified":"2025-12-10T12:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:23:50","slug":"background","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laurengowerpsychologist.mikesaidwhat.site\/?page_id=2091","title":{"rendered":"Background"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Background<\/h1>\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<p>I\u2019ve supervised Clinical Psychology Master\u2019s students at the University of the Witwatersrand and continue to offer supervision to practicing psychologists and social workers. 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