Lauren Kropf, LMSW 

Hi, I’m Lauren Kropf, LMSW, PMH-C, founder of The Empowered Path LLC. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported as you navigate your own path toward healing and growth.

My journey into social work began after working as an elementary school teacher, where I saw firsthand how trauma, relationships, family experiences, and supportive connections can shape a person’s well-being. My own life experiences have also influenced the therapist I am today. As a military spouse of more than 20 years, I understand the challenges of frequent moves, transitions, deployments, and starting over in new communities. I am also a mother of four, including my youngest child who joined our family through adoption.

Professionally, I have experience working in schools, community mental health, and telehealth settings with children, teens, adults, and families. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health, trauma, and adoption competency, allowing me to provide informed support for pregnancy and postpartum concerns, motherhood, infertility and pregnancy loss, adoption, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.

My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative. I incorporate evidence-based approaches while recognizing that every person’s story is different. You won’t find a one-size-fits-all approach at The Empowered Path. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, understand what’s getting in the way, and find practical tools that fit your life.