Lauren with short hair and colorful dress sitting outdoors in nature.

Lauren ”Lo” Nakamura

LSW

nurturing. joyful. explorative. reflective. empathetic

she/her

In-Person in Pittsburgh

Remote in Pennsylvania

A quick note about finding your therapist at TC:

We have a dedicated intake team to examine what you are seeking as a client. While there may be a certain modality, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) or ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) you are seeking, please note that ALL OF TC’s THERAPISTS practice with these modalities in mind, though liberation psychology calls upon many different forms of therapy and does not limit itself to one or two modalities.

Clients often come with a particular therapist in mind– however, availability may be limited and many times there’s another clinician (therapist) who actually suits their needs even better.

Please trust the process.


💛 Transitional Characters 💛

Specialities

(not limited to these)

  • Somatic Therapy (Hakomi)

  • Reiki & Movement-Based Healing

  • Mindfulness-Based & Strengths-Based Therapy

  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Transitions

  • Relationship Challenges & Self-Worth

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • AAPI, Queer & Marginalized Identities

  • Somatic Liberation & Decolonial Healing

  • Holistic & Integrative Health (mind-body-community-spirit)

  • Inner Child & Wonder-Based Healing Modalities

  • Somatic Abolitionism

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Grief and Loss

  • Childhood and Familial Trauma

  • Life Transitions

  • Difficulties with Self-Esteem

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Stress Management

  • Spirituality

  • Gender Identity Support

  • LGBT Counseling

  • and more

Services Offered

  • Individual Therapy

  • Reiki and Hakomi (somatic therapies)

  • Youth Therapy (children/teens)

  • Remote Therapy

Ages

  • Child through Adults

Insurance Accepted

  • Highmark

  • UPMC

  • United

  • Aetna


    Private Pay: $150-200

    Sliding Scale: $75-125
    (if client qualifies)

What to expect from me

Hi! I'm Lauren, and I also go by Lo. I'm a Pittsburgh-based Japanese American social worker, Reiki Master Teacher, movement guide, and artist, navigating the intersections of identity, healing, and justice. My pronouns are she/her/they.

My Therapy Style

As a queer biracial woman, my nature is to weave together seemingly opposing truths to uncover deeper understandings of our inherent perfection and the interconnectedness of all beings. As a therapist, I navigate from a person-centered, strengths-based, and creative approach.

I earned my BA in Child Study & Human Development from Tufts University and my LSW with an Integrated Healthcare Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. Traditional education and talk therapy left me wanting more, so I've turned to Hakomi mindfulness-based somatic therapy — a journey through physical, mental, and emotional themes, paving the way for profound healing within ourselves and in our relationships.

What I’m Passionate About

I'm on a mission for somatic liberation, dismantling old social paradigms to make room for something better. I believe that health isn't just about the body — it's about the mind, the community, and the creative spirit, all working together in harmony. My passion lies in guiding individuals and groups back to their authentic, whole selves by rekindling a childlike sense of wonder.

Who I Work With

In my practice, I specialize in managing anxiety, depression, stress, transitions, self-worth, relationship issues, and trauma. I'm particularly eager to connect with other AAPI folks, those in marginalized communities, and anyone curious about alternative paths to healing.

If this sounds like you, let's embark on this journey together, explore new pathways to wholeness and build a society where holistic health is the norm.