Clare Lauer, LLMSW

Clare Lauer (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes in the power of self-awareness, self-compassion, and a positive mindset to foster personal growth. She specializes in working with children, teens, and families, offering a person-centered, strength-based approach to therapy. Clare tailors her sessions to each individual, incorporating techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with emotion regulation and executive functioning strategies. She values collaboration with parents and caregivers, ensuring a supportive and holistic approach to mental health.

Clare earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan, with a focus on interpersonal practice in mental health, and holds a certificate in Jewish Communal Leadership. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and French from Lawrence University. Clare has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents, from working in international classrooms and local preschools to providing therapy for young people with anxiety, ADHD, autism, and LGBTQIA+ identities. She recently completed a two-year post-MSW clinical fellowship at the University Center for the Child and Family at the Mary A. Rackham Institute, where she provided therapy to children and teens ages 3-18, and their families.

Empathy, self-awareness, and improved self-esteem are at the core of Clare’s work. She fosters a warm and engaging therapy environment, bringing creativity, curiosity, and even a little playfulness into sessions to help clients feel safe and supported.

Outside the therapy room, Clare enjoys connecting with nature by swimming in Michigan’s beautiful lakes, tending to her garden and hiking scenic trails. Clare also enjoys cheering on her favorite Michigan sports teams!