Westlake, OH
Cleveland – Westlake
24803 Detroit Road Unit E
Westlake, OH 44145
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Westlake, OH 44145
Lauren Ertz
LPC
Therapist
About Lauren Ertz
Looking for a warm and creative therapist who brings kindness and ease to every session? Meet Lauren!
Lauren works with individuals ages 8 and up, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s unique needs at every stage of life. Her collaborative style helps sessions feel natural and engaging while remaining intentional and goal-oriented. She integrates creativity with evidence-based techniques to support meaningful growth, always keeping your personal goals at the center of the therapeutic process.
Lauren has experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, Obsessive–compulsive disorder, depression (OCS), trauma, and life transitions. She works collaboratively with clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and foster lasting change in a way that feels supportive and manageable.
With strong communication skills and a compassionate presence, Lauren creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered.
Outside of therapy, Lauren enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, and cheering on Cleveland sports teams. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing stress, or working toward personal growth, Lauren is here to support you on your journey.
Lauren can be found at the following location:
Visit Reasons:
Insurance Accepted:
- Sliding Scale Fee
- Aetna
- Aetna: Medicaid
- Aetna: Medicare
- Aetna: PPO/POS
- All Savers
- Ambetter
- Ambetter: Medicaid
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan My Care: Medicare/Medicaid Dual
- Buckeye Health Plan: Medicaid
- Buckeye Health Plan: Medicare
- Carelon
- CareSource
- CareSource: Medicaid
- CareSource: Medicare
- CHAMPVA
- GEHA/Government Employees Health Association
- Humana
- Humana: Medicaid
- Humana: Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Molina Healthcare
- Ohio State: Medicaid
- OhioRISE/CANS: Medicaid (Assessment Required)
- Optum
- Optum: Medicare
- Oscar
- Pro Bono
- Self Pay
- SummaCare
- Surest/UHC
- UHC Community Plan: Medicaid
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicaid
- UMR
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete (D-SNP)
Therapy Types:
- Individual Therapy
Therapeutic Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy
- Spiritual or Holistic Approach
- Gestalt Therapy