About Lauren
Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C
Meet Lauren
Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C: compassionate counseling to support, empower, and connect.
Lauren has always been personally and professionally dedicated to supporting women and young people. While completing her undergraduate degree at UPenn, Lauren taught sex education to West Philadelphia students and volunteered as a Women’s Law Project telephone counselor, providing resources on topics including abuse and divorce. She then simultaneously pursued her MSW and her JD in her hometown of New York City, all while completing internships at nonprofits for immigrants, adolescents, and domestic violence survivors. She was a leader of her Law Students for Reproductive Justice and Advocates for Battered Women student clubs. She also served as a student divorce mediator for the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Lauren, a first-generation Cuban-American, practiced as an immigration attorney for global firms in the UK (where she was also the Secretary, Newsletter Editor, and Legal Walk Leader of the American Women Lawyers in London networking group) and the US. As a lawyer, she assisted clients of myriad backgrounds navigate complex government systems to embark on their next life chapter. She maintained an active pro bono legal practice, counseling clients fleeing persecution in their home countries, abusive romantic partners or parents, or other trauma. Lauren also worked in personnel roles in which she focused on professional development and mentoring. She guided overwhelmed professionals in balancing career and family and successfully led the advocacy for a more comprehensive parental leave policy. While helping coordinate the global pro bono program of a top international law firm, Lauren worked closely with clients in need, including LGBTQ individuals and legal/social service organizations serving women and youth.
Beyond her current work in mental health and women’s advocacy, Lauren is actively involved in numerous efforts benefitting at-risk populations in her area and abroad. She has served on the board of her local League of Women Voters and chairs the community service committees at her kids’ schools. She also volunteers on the Postpartum Support International (PSI) helpline, as a RALLY mentor for The Mom Project, and as an Ambassador for 2020 Mom. She regularly speaks at events on women’s mental health and has been featured as an expert on numerous wellness and motherhood platforms and other media. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers, and the Women’s Mental Health Consortium. She is also the Advocacy Lead for the PSI New York State Chapter Board and is a trainer for the Fair Play Institute and Nurturing Mamas Network, where she teaches other mental health professionals about gender equity advocacy and the maternal mental load.
A Note From Lauren
My mission is to empower people experiencing stress from life transitions, including emerging adults, young professionals, new parents, and women struggling at work or in relationships. Clients find me optimistic, realistic, and authentic; they appreciate that I am relatable and can act as an empathetic and encouraging advisor. As a lawyer and a social worker I have provided counsel to various people at their most vulnerable. It is a privilege to be able to connect and provide support. With my honest and approachable attitude, curated resources, and insightful strategies, you can reflect, grow, and advocate for yourself to achieve your goals. Let’s chat to see how I can help you!