About Lauren Ascher

I work with adults navigating ADHD, executive function challenges, and the demands of work and everyday life. My clients include attorneys, academics, medical professionals, executives, graduate students, and working parents who are seeking support with responsibilities that can feel difficult to manage, even when things look successful from the outside.

I provide mental health counseling in Pennsylvania as a pre-licensed professional under clinical supervision. I also offer ADHD and executive function coaching.

Professional Background

I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and am an ADDCA Associate Certified Coach (AACC), certified through the ADD Coach Academy.

I earned my J.D. from Columbia Law School, where I was named a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and a master’s degree in teaching from Pace University. I also maintain an active Pennsylvania law license.

Before entering counseling and coaching, my legal career included litigation roles in New York City and Philadelphia, a clerkship with Judge Joel H. Slomsky of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and service as a supervising attorney at Philadelphia VIP.

Earlier, I taught special education in New York City as a Teach For America corps member. These experiences inform my understanding of demanding professional environments and the importance of adapting support to individual needs.

How I work

My approach combines careful listening, thoughtful exploration, and practical problem-solving. Together, we work to understand what is getting in the way and develop approaches that fit your goals, responsibilities, and circumstances.

Coaching focuses on practical goals such as planning, prioritizing, starting tasks, and following through. Counseling addresses emotional and mental health concerns, with attention to personal history, relationships, and recurring patterns. These are distinct services, and we can discuss which may be appropriate for your needs.

I take your difficulties seriously and recognize the effort you may already be making. Our work makes room for your strengths, your limits, and what matters to you, with the aim of making daily life more manageable and supporting your well-being.