Our Team
Dr. Lauren P. Havens, Ed.D, LACMH
Dr. Lauren Havens is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and advocate with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their strengths. Throughout her career, she has worked with adolescents, college students, adults, and individuals with disabilities, supporting them through periods of growth, transition, and personal change.
A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Havens earned her Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and has dedicated her professional life to helping people achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Her background includes counseling, career development, mental health advocacy, case management, disability services, and teaching psychology at the college level.
Known for her warm, supportive, and practical approach, Dr. Havens believes that meaningful change happens when clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with the tools they need to move forward. She works collaboratively with clients to address concerns such as anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship challenges, career decisions, parenting concerns, and personal growth.
Dr. Havens has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities, helping individuals and families navigate challenges while building confidence, independence, and resilience. She is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate environment where clients can explore their experiences, build on their strengths, and work toward meaningful goals.
Dr. Havens lives in Delaware with her two sons, ages 17 and 19. When she is not working with clients or teaching, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, baking, and relaxing at the beach. She believes in the importance of balance, connection, and finding joy in life's everyday moments.
Licensed Associate Counselor
Jeanne Cahill, LACMH
Jeanne Cahill is a Licensed Associate Counselor of Mental Health (LACMH) in the state of Delaware, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). She earned both her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wilmington University.
Jeanne’s path into counseling grew from a series of transforming midlife experiences that deepened her understanding of healing, resilience, and the human spirit. These moments inspired her to pursue a profession where she could offer others the compassionate support she once needed herself. She brings empathy, presence, and a belief in each person’s inner wisdom to every session.
Her approach is grounded in humanistic and person-centered principles, honoring each client as inherently whole, worthy, and capable of growth. Jeanne believes therapy is a collaborative, conscious space where clients can reconnect with their authentic selves and explore their values, emotions, and life experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Jeanne integrates several evidence-based modalities, tailored to the needs of the individual:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to challenge patterns that no longer serve them.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal relationship.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients recognize that they are not defined by their thoughts, and to understand patterns of avoidance that may limit their lives.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients acknowledge, understand, and accept the different inner “parts” that have developed to keep them safe.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients identify, name, and understand their emotional experiences.
Jeanne is trauma-informed and provides a grounded presence for clients processing grief or navigating significant life transitions. She enjoys working with adults of all ages and teenagers, as well as working with couples seeking deeper connection and understanding.
She lives on the eastern shore of Maryland with her husband, Tom, and goldendoodle, Murphy, who sometimes helps out in therapy sessions.
Licensed Associate Counselor