Lauren Fournier Lmsw

Lauren Fournier, LMSW, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Lauren began their career in 2010 as a Research Assistant at Dr. Kanako Taku's Posttraumatic Growth Lab, where they contributed to a research project by administering survey questionnaires and coding data. In 2011, they worked as a Counseling Intern at Common Ground Sanctuary, providing therapeutic services to runaway and at-risk adolescents. Lauren continued their counseling work as a Counseling Intern at St. John Eastwood Clinic in 2012, where they provided counseling services to adults in a residential substance abuse facility.

In 2012, Lauren also worked as a Center Support Teacher at Bright Horizons, facilitating the growth and learning process for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Following this, they joined JCPenney in 2007 as a Customer Service Associate, providing excellent customer service and promoting sales.

Since 2013, Lauren has been working at New Oakland Family Centers, starting as an Intake Therapist/Outpatient Therapist before transitioning to the role of Clinical Supervisor. Lauren recently became the Associate Director of Community Mental Health Services.

Lauren Fournier, LMSW, received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Oakland University in 2011. Following this, they pursued their Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree in Clinical Social Work (specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) from Wayne State University, completing their studies in 2013.