Lauren Pickard

Lauren Pickard, M.A., LPC, is a skilled Staff Therapist at The Josselyn Center since May 2021, with extensive experience in the mental health and caregiving sectors. Previous roles include Memory Care Advisor at Arden Courts, where Lauren contributed to treatment plans and facilitated caregiver support groups, and Branch Manager at CareBuilders at Home, focusing on business growth and client care. Lauren also held positions as Intake and Care Planning Manager at Home Instead Senior Care, Customer Service Liaison at CJE SeniorLife, and Counselor at Youth Services of Glenview-Northbrook, providing counseling and support to adolescents and families. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from National Louis University.