Janelle and Lori talk with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Lauren Najera, from Stillwater, OK. 

Segment 1: Lauren gives her back story personally and professionally--how she went from working at a camp to working with trauma victims. She also shares the importance of good partnerships--professionally and personally--in balancing her multiple roles at work and at home. 

Segment 2: Lauren loved her work at Wings of Hope, a domestic violence and sexual assault shelter. However, she felt God calling her to open up her own counseling practice. Find out her experience as she decided to follow God's calling.

Segment 3: Find out how Lauren mixes her faith into her counseling sessions as well as her advice for those starting their own business.

Segment 4: Janelle & Lori's takeaways. 

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About Lauren Najera:

Lauren Najera was born and raised in Oklahoma and currently resides in Stillwater. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and is now a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She is trained to work with adults, children, families and couples. Lauren and her business partner opened Stillwater Counseling Center in 2019. They have had the opportunity to sit on the front row to watch God work as he has grown their business and allowed them to help many people.

Lauren is happily married to her amazing husband who keeps her laughing daily. They have the joy of raising a sweet and silly little girl. Lauren and her family also have a playful golden retriever puppy and they're about to get another labradoodle puppy because they love a good adventure.  She is actively involved in her church. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, telling "punny" jokes, vacationing and reading.

Find out more about her counseling services.