Lauren Childress MSMasters in Forensic Psychology 
Prior Dispatch![Police Experience](https://nicolettiflater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/icon-law-en.png")
Prior Law Enforcement
Psychological Services Staff
Specializing in
- Trauma
- Narcissistic abuse recovery
Ms. Childress provides therapy at Nicoletti-Flater. She has her Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and is currently pursuing another Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Degrees
- M.S. Forensic Psychology-Walden University
- Currently working on a M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Walden University
Ms. Childress had 16 years of experience in Law Enforcement prior to joining Nicoletti-Flater in 2021. Ms. Childress has 8 Years Dispatch/911 experience, 8 Years L.E. Admin experience (5 years non-sworn, 3 years sworn) and has been with NFA for 3 Years.
Ms. Childress is a certified Level 1 Brainspotting Practitioner and SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol) provider. Recognizing the significant impact of narcissistic abuse and its often overlooked nature, her focus is on educating her clients about this issue, acquiring healing skills, and providing support throughout their recovery process. Committed to offering resources and assistance, she strives to empower individuals affected by narcissistic abuse to reclaim control over their lives and well-being.
Recognizing the need for services while she was in Law Enforcement, Ms. Childress chose NFA because she wanted to work in mental health specifically with first responders and their family members. Ms. Childress provides a non-judgemental and safe environment for clients. As a former first responder, she is familiar with the first responder culture and nuance that comes with it. Ms. Childress enjoys providing brainspotting services as she has found it to be extremely helpful for reducing trauma symptoms. Ms. Childress also is a volunteer with the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation and has worked on every line of duty death funeral in Colorado since the foundation’s first LODD funeral in 2017.
When Ms. Childress isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her 4 kids and her husband. She also enjoys traveling and sightseeing.
Peer Support