Lauren McKay, M.A., LPC

(she/her)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training™

Online Therapy

About Me

Lauren McKay is currently on Leave of Absence until June 1, 2026. Lauren has over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, & families. Lauren has previously worked with survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, & adolescents in foster care. Lauren has a genuine, holistic, & authentic approach to working with her clients, treating each client to their individual needs. Lauren is also trained in TBRI & Gottman Institute practices, and is IFS-informed. Lauren is a dually licensed LPC in the states of Texas & Colorado. Lauren is able to provide virtual sessions to those located in Texas & Colorado as well as in office services in/around Round Rock, TX.

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Forensic Psychology, from Texas State University-San Marcos (2011) and a Master of Arts in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio (2015)

Has worked/interned with:
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center - San Marcos, TX
San Marcos Housing Authority - San Marcos, TX
The Settlement Home for Children - Austin, TX
Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. - San Antonio, TX
Haven for Hope - San Antonio, TX
SAMMinistries - San Antonio, TX
UTSA Community Family Life Center - San Antonio, TX
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services - Cedar Park, TX

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

TCA

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

UMR, Oscar, Private Pay, Sliding Scale