Middle Name
W
Lauren Trogdon
Board Certified Christian Counselor, CpastC (Certified Pastoral Counselor), Play Therapy
About
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Relations, with concentrations in Psychology and Communication Disorders. I also earned a Master’s in Ministry with a focus in Pastoral Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary, and I’m a Licensed Temperament Counselor. These tools allow me to counsel the whole person body, mind, and spirit, through a Biblical lens.
I specialize in working with children, youth, women, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional and behavioral struggles, relationship challenges, grief, and loss.
Abide Counseling Services does not accept insurance in order to protect your privacy and maintain the integrity of biblical counseling. Insurance companies require diagnosis codes that become part of your permanent health record. By not billing insurance, I’m able to offer support free from the limitations and constraints of the healthcare system.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide if this is the right fit for your journey. If you’re ready to begin the healing process, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Selma
- Smithfield
- Pine Level
- Kenly
- Benson
Counties
- Johnston
- Wayne
- Wake
ZIPs
- 27576
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- AL
- WY
- WI
- WV
- WA
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Toddler – Preschool (2-5)
- Preteen (11-12)
- Child (6-11)
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
Strengths
- ADHD
- Abuse (childhood)
- Adoption
- Anger
- Anxiety
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
- Patient led approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient even though they might be contrary to what the patient is thinking
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Check
- Venmo
- Apple Pay
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:East Carolina University
- Degree:Undergrad
- School:Andersonville Theological Seminary
- Degree:Graduate School
Years In Practice
20
License Numbers
- Name:Malpractice Insurance
- Number:04676970
- State:
- NC
Professional Associations
- Other
Professional Associations Other
National Christian Counselor Association, North Carolina Infant Mental Health Associate
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Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
