Mental Health Counseling in Exeter, NH
Hello! I'm glad you are here! I'm Lauren Drinker LCMHC, a mental health counselor in Exeter, NH. Together, we can work to help you build a compassionate relationship between your Self and ALL the parts of your personality
Through this process we will build the foundation for a calm mind, stronger self-esteem, and healthier relationships with others.
My Approach and Internal Family Systems Theory
I use a counseling approach called Internal Family Systems. This approach suggests that within our personality are different parts of us that may seem like burdens upon first glance but are in fact working hard to serve us. For example, we don't view anxiety as an irrational annoyance or self criticism as a self defeating habit. Instead, we view both as parts of your mind that need a secure attachment to you in order to reduce their impact on your life.
Explore the resources below to learn more about the IFS approach.
IFS Institute
“IFS can be seen as attachment theory
taken inside, in the sense that the client’s Self becomes the good attachment figure to their insecure or avoidant parts."
― Richard C. Schwartz, No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness
What you can expect
Guiding you through your internal experience to find lasting peace, self-compassion, and emotional clarity.
Build Self-Esteem
Shift from critical inner voices to a kinder perspective, allowing you to move through life with more clarity and confidence. We help you build a steadier, more positive view of yourself.
Strengthen Relationships
Understand reactive patterns like withdrawal or people-pleasing, creating space to communicate clearly and set healthy boundaries. Build meaningful, connected relationships with those around you.
Stabilize Mood
Our work will help you get to know the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, shut down, or on edge, instead of fighting against them. As these parts feel more understood and supported, your emotions will feel steadier and your mood, more positive.
Let's Get Started
I'm here to help you build a truly connected relationship within yourself. Reach out to schedule a free 15 minute virtual consultation to learn more.
lauren@laurendrinker.com
Location
In-person sessions in Exeter, NH and virtual through out NH