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In July of this year, the InVision Behavioral Health (IBH) team welcomed its newest Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lauren Burling!
Lauren joined InVision’s team with twelve years of experience in integrated behavioral health in healthcare settings after graduating with a master’s degree in social service in 2013. Finding inspiration in the quote by Viktor Frankl, “He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how,” Lauren works to help adults seeking mental health care find meaning through their life experiences – specializing in serious illness and cancer diagnoses therapy, end of life planning, caregiver counseling, women’s health, mood disorders, and more.
Lauren began her career as a foster care social worker, later making the transition into the health industry. With the support of her professional mentor, Lauren steered toward oncology and became interested in the way healthcare merges with mental health treatment. After moving to New York, Lauren’s career became focused on treatment of adults in healthcare and outpatient settings.
As her career progressed, Lauren found interest in serious illness and end-of-life care – thinking about what happens after receiving a serious diagnosis, still having to pay bills, and going through life while processing the changes such a diagnosis brings to one’s life.
“I started working in healthcare and had different opportunities to be pulled into administrative capacities,” Lauren said. “But I really love being a clinician and being a mentor to other clinicians in the field.”
Additionally, personal life experiences led Lauren to create her own private therapy practice, where she worked with people of all stages of life. Within her private practice, Lauren provided mental health care to women experiencing difficult fertility/infertility journeys, women and LGBTQ+ couples going through the IVF process, alternative family planning, as well as individuals struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.
While maintaining a successful career, Lauren and her husband, Erik, were also therapeutic foster parents during their time in New York – specifically fostering young teenagers with intellectual disabilities.
In starting with InVision Behavioral Health a few short months ago, Lauren has displayed an unparalleled willingness to try new things and excitement to learn from others. She has even played a significant role in helping the IBH team make strides toward their goal of diversifying their client base to include adults outside of the intellectual disability and autism community.
As she continues to transition into her new role, Lauren has found great support among her colleagues at IBH and noted her appreciation for InVision’s understanding of the importance of having a work-life balance.
“We all have similar values, and have been able to talk really openly, professionally, and personally about our work as clinicians,” Lauren shared. “We are all immediately on the same page about what needs to happen and the direction we are going. I feel like I landed in this place and found my people!”
While her workdays are currently filled with new patient intake, Lauren is looking forward to establishing herself as a therapist with IBH, having a consistent schedule, and developing meaningful relationships with her clients. She will also be a speaker at the upcoming 2024 Virtual Patient Symposium with the Kidney Cancer Association – a patient and caregiver education event.
Outside of the office, Lauren and her husband are parents to a 15-month-old son. The family of three, plus their four cats and two dogs, are excited about their recent move back to Pittsburgh.
Welcome, Lauren! InVision is incredibly grateful to have you, and we look forward to all the future accomplishments and contributions you will bring to both IBH and the patients you work with.
For more information about Lauren, her specialties and innovative approaches, check out her profile on Psychology Today, and her recent podcast discussing the emotional challenges of receiving a cancer diagnosis via Kidney Cancer Association’s website.
If you or a loved one are interested in services provided through IBH, please visit our IBH webpage or contact us at behavioralhealth@invisionhs.org or by calling (724) 933-2961.
Lauren joined InVision’s team with twelve years of experience in integrated behavioral health in healthcare settings after graduating with a master’s degree in social service in 2013. Finding inspiration in the quote by Viktor Frankl, “He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how,” Lauren works to help adults seeking mental health care find meaning through their life experiences – specializing in serious illness and cancer diagnoses therapy, end of life planning, caregiver counseling, women’s health, mood disorders, and more.Lauren began her career as a foster care social worker, later making the transition into the health industry. With the support of her professional mentor, Lauren steered toward oncology and became interested in the way healthcare merges with mental health treatment. After moving to New York, Lauren’s career became focused on treatment of adults in healthcare and outpatient settings.
As her career progressed, Lauren found interest in serious illness and end-of-life care – thinking about what happens after receiving a serious diagnosis, still having to pay bills, and going through life while processing the changes such a diagnosis brings to one’s life.
“I started working in healthcare and had different opportunities to be pulled into administrative capacities,” Lauren said. “But I really love being a clinician and being a mentor to other clinicians in the field.”Additionally, personal life experiences led Lauren to create her own private therapy practice, where she worked with people of all stages of life. Within her private practice, Lauren provided mental health care to women experiencing difficult fertility/infertility journeys, women and LGBTQ+ couples going through the IVF process, alternative family planning, as well as individuals struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.
While maintaining a successful career, Lauren and her husband, Erik, were also therapeutic foster parents during their time in New York – specifically fostering young teenagers with intellectual disabilities.
Welcoming Lauren Burling to InVision
During Lauren’s search for a new position, she came across InVision and was compelled to research further – quickly feeling a connection with our organization, our values, and innovative thinking and approaches.In starting with InVision Behavioral Health a few short months ago, Lauren has displayed an unparalleled willingness to try new things and excitement to learn from others. She has even played a significant role in helping the IBH team make strides toward their goal of diversifying their client base to include adults outside of the intellectual disability and autism community.
As she continues to transition into her new role, Lauren has found great support among her colleagues at IBH and noted her appreciation for InVision’s understanding of the importance of having a work-life balance.
“We all have similar values, and have been able to talk really openly, professionally, and personally about our work as clinicians,” Lauren shared. “We are all immediately on the same page about what needs to happen and the direction we are going. I feel like I landed in this place and found my people!”
While her workdays are currently filled with new patient intake, Lauren is looking forward to establishing herself as a therapist with IBH, having a consistent schedule, and developing meaningful relationships with her clients. She will also be a speaker at the upcoming 2024 Virtual Patient Symposium with the Kidney Cancer Association – a patient and caregiver education event.Outside of the office, Lauren and her husband are parents to a 15-month-old son. The family of three, plus their four cats and two dogs, are excited about their recent move back to Pittsburgh.
Welcome, Lauren! InVision is incredibly grateful to have you, and we look forward to all the future accomplishments and contributions you will bring to both IBH and the patients you work with.
For more information about Lauren, her specialties and innovative approaches, check out her profile on Psychology Today, and her recent podcast discussing the emotional challenges of receiving a cancer diagnosis via Kidney Cancer Association’s website.
If you or a loved one are interested in services provided through IBH, please visit our IBH webpage or contact us at behavioralhealth@invisionhs.org or by calling (724) 933-2961.
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