Lauren Packer
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Lauren Packer, LPC, NCC earned her B.S. in Psychology from Birmingham-Southern College and her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Alabama. With 5+ years of experience as a therapist, she specializes in trauma, grief, prevention education, and domestic violence, working with children, teens, and adults. Passionate about mental health advocacy in the Black community, Lauren focuses on creating safe spaces for teen girls. She founded Packer Counseling, LLC in Hoover, Alabama in 2022 to provide compassionate, culturally competent care. Her approach helps clients explore their thoughts and feelings, embrace change, and celebrate progress over perfection. **Specialties:** Ideal clients are tweens, teens, adolescents, and young adults ready to grow into their best version. Whether navigating school stress, identity, relationships, or major life changes, they are open to doing the inner work it takes to heal, build confidence, and thrive. These young individuals are resilient, curious, and seeking a safe, supportive space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
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Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
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Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LPC
Lauren Packer · Verified December 2025
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Attended The University of West Alabama, in
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1 Chase Corporate Drive
Birmingham, MI, 35244 map
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