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Lauren H. Mascari, PhD, LPC, NCC

Assistant Professor

Location

  • Forest Home Health Center
  • 1316 W. Forest Home Ave, Suite A
  • Milwaukee, WI 53204

Specialties

  • Behavioral Health
  • Psychology

Forest Home Health Center

Dr. Mascari (pronouns: she or they) specializes in working with children and adolescents with LGBTQIA+ needs, behavioral challenges, safety concerns such suicidal ideation or self-harm, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and traumatic experiences. Dr. Mascari works with both the youth and their families to achieve better functioning through collaboration and highlighting strengths. Additionally, Dr. Mascari specializes in identity development and culturally centered healing.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Self Esteem Issues
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Suicidal Thoughts

Treatments and Services

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
  • Dialectical Behavioral-Informed Therapy
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Parenting
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Impulse Control and Behavior Management

Patients Ages Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rogers Memorial Hospital – Oconomowoc

Clinic Locations

map of clinics' locations

Biography

Dr. Mascari completed graduate training at Rogers Behavioral Health and Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, where they specialized in working with adolescents and adults experiencing suicidality, self-harm behaviors, eating disorders, behavioral challenges, alcohol and drug dependency, and mood disorders. Dr. Mascari provided trauma-informed, therapeutic services at a community-based residential shelter for youth and families experiencing homelessness and crises in Milwaukee, WI.

Education and Training

Doctoral Practicum Counselor - Rogers Memorial Hospital - Oconomowoc, WI (2016-2017)
Doctoral Practicum Counselor - Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Wauwatosa, WI (2017-2018)
Doctor of Philosophy – Educational Psychology - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2021)