Lauren Becknell

Lauren Becknell is a skilled Behavioral Therapist and UpRoutes Lead Instructor at PPCH, where responsibilities include facilitating resiliency training and social skills development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through innovative rock climbing therapy groups. Previous experience includes working at Mental Health Partners as a Mental Health Therapist and Program Evaluator Intern, focusing on group therapy for substance use disorders. With a background as a private coach at Movement Climbing + Fitness, Lauren provided individualized climbing plans and instruction. Academic expertise includes research roles at the Georgia Institute of Technology, contributing to studies in work-life balance and attention, along with relevant internships in market research and recruitment. Lauren holds a Master of Social Work from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology.