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Lauren Mollica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting individuals, couples, and families.
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Lauren Mollica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.
Lauren has years of experience partnering with providers in many clinical settings to navigate complex clinical cases, promoting safety, quality, and thoughtful decision-making. She has a background in trauma, attachment, and perinatal mental health and is especially passionate about helping clinicians feel confident and supported in their work.
Northern Illinois University
Master's degree, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
2013 – 2015
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
2009 – 2013
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
10+ years supporting individuals, couples, and families, including clinical consultation with providers on complex cases.
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As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Lauren Mollica reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
Lauren Mollica is a LMFT with 10+ years of experience in Marriage & Family Therapy. They specialize in Couples & Family Therapy, Trauma, Attachment, and Perinatal Mental Health and serve as a Reviewer at SonderMind.
Lauren Mollica earned Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and holds Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). They have spent 10+ years working in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Lauren Mollica focuses on Couples & Family Therapy, Trauma, Attachment, and Perinatal Mental Health.
Lauren Mollica has worked as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2023.
Lauren Mollica has worked in Marriage & Family Therapy for 10+ years. Their education includes Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University.