Lauren Papalas, LCSW

Lauren Papalas, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who takes a patient-centered, goal-oriented approach toward treatment. She has over a decade of experience working with older adults and believes, with support, everyone can make changes for a more fulfilling life. Her areas of expertise include:

• Depression and Anxiety Management

• Grief Counseling

• Life Transitions

• Caregiving and Burnout

• Palliative Psychology

About Me

I have enjoyed living in Jacksonville for the last 20 years. I moved here to go to college and loved it so much, I decided to grow roots and expand my family here. In my free time, you can find me walking the downtown bridges or baking in my kitchen.

My philosophy of care involved listening to my patients and working together to create a treatment specific to their needs. I always learn from my patients and always say "We will learn together".

Giving back to our community is important to me. I serve on the Elder Care committee with the City of Jacksonville to help advocate and reflect the needs of older adults in our community. I also serve as a Social Work Proxy supporting adults with serious mental illness and/or medical problems who have limited family or social support.

Specialties

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Languages

• English

Hospital Affiliation

• Baptist Behavioral Health LLC

Legal Practice Name

• BBH CoCM

Ages Treated

• Senior