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Lauren Linnane Child and EMDR Therapist

Lauren Arnau, M.S., LMHC

Clinical Director | Teens Behavior Therapist
Scarsdale, NY (In-Person & Virtual)

You Deserve a More Peaceful Home and a Child Who Feels Confident in the Real World.

If you are searching for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and child and adolescent therapist in Westchester, NY, I specialize in working with teens and tweens ages 12 years and up who are struggling with anxiety, intense emotions, and behavioral challenges. I also work with adults who are navigating stress, anxiety, or the lasting effects of trauma.

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My bottom line is to help your child succeed in the real world while making your home life more peaceful.

If you have a sense that your child is struggling more than others, or your parental instinct is telling you something is not quite right, you are not alone. When difficult behaviors or constant stress begin impacting the entire family, it can feel overwhelming.

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And if you are an adult feeling tortured by your own history of trauma or anxiety, support is available for you too.

Who I Support

I specialize in helping:​​

 

I support clients facing intense emotions, behavioral challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum, and other developmental differences.

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I also provide family counseling sessions, which are often recommended to help ensure behavior goals are maintained and supported at home.

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When a child is struggling, the whole family feels it. Therapy can help create more understanding, stronger communication, and meaningful change.

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Free Parenting Tools

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Explore Lauren’s free resources to help families create smoother routines and stronger connections.

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👉 Positive Parenting Strategies

👉 Back-to-School Checklist

How I Work

My approach is warm, structured, and trauma-informed. I focus on helping children and adults build the skills they need to manage stress, regulate emotions, and make thoughtful decisions.

 

I help clients develop:

  • Healthy communication skills

  • Emotional regulation tools

  • Stress management strategies

  • Insightful decision-making skills

  • Greater confidence navigating daily life

 

I use a variety of evidence-based therapies:​

 

As an EMDR Certified Therapist, I actively use EMDR in my work with children, teens, and adults to address trauma and anxiety in a safe, structured way.

 

My office is a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental environment where therapy can feel both comfortable and productive.

What Clients Often Notice

Families often share that they notice:

  • Improved communication at home

  • Reduced emotional intensity and reactivity

  • Greater confidence in their child

  • More effective parenting strategies

  • A calmer and more peaceful home environment

 

Adult clients often report feeling:

  • Less overwhelmed by anxiety

  • More regulated emotionally

  • Better able to process past trauma

  • More grounded and empowered in daily life

 

Therapy is not about changing who you are. It is about strengthening the tools and support systems that help you thrive.

Education, Licensure, and Advanced Training

Lauren Arnau, M.S., LMHC, earned her Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University.

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She is licensed to practice Mental Health Counseling in both New York and Florida.

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Lauren is EMDR Certified through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and has completed advanced-level training in EMDR. She actively uses EMDR daily in her practice with children, teens, and adults and is recognized for her expertise in trauma-informed care.

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In addition to her clinical work, Lauren is an EMDR Consultant-in-Training (CIT) and supports other EMDR therapists in developing their skills and confidence in using EMDR therapy.

Get Started

I offer afternoon and evening appointments in our Westchester office, located on the border of Scarsdale and Eastchester. I also provide virtual therapy for clients residing in New York and Florida.
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If you are looking for a behavior therapist in Scarsdale, anxiety therapy for teens in Westchester, EMDR therapy for trauma, or support for behavioral challenges in your home, I invite you to take the next step.
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You do not have to navigate this alone.

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