Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauren Lowery.
Hi Lauren, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I began my career as a special education teacher, working across several settings, including an alternative school just outside of Nashville. Many of the students I supported had significant histories of trauma and behavioral challenges, and it became clear early on that when someone can’t regulate emotionally, academics aren’t exactly top of the priority list—no matter how solid the lesson plan.
That realization shifted my path. I found myself far more drawn to the social-emotional side of learning, than to teaching math or reading. Having navigated my own mental-health challenges growing up, I felt a deep pull toward supporting people in emotional regulation, relationships, and healing.
That led me to graduate school, where I earned my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. Since entering the field in 2021, I’ve continued building a practice rooted in the belief that emotional understanding is foundational, not optional. Today, I feel honored to do work that helps people make sense of their patterns, strengthen their relationships, and move forward with more clarity—and a little more self-compassion.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The road hasn’t always been smooth, but once I decide on something– commitment and follow-through aren’t the hard part. What has been the most challenging is realizing that sitting in the opposite chair doesn’t suddenly make you immune to being human.
In my school program, we were often encouraged to ground ourselves in the idea that “you are the expert in the room.” While experience matters, there are plenty of moments when I don’t feel like an expert at all. I resonate with my clients’ pain deeply, and sometimes I recognize my own struggles reflected back at me—often in ways that are humbling and insightful.
Showing up fully during periods of personal challenge isn’t always easy, but this work has taught me something essential: we’re far more alike than we are different. That shared humanity isn’t a liability—it’s one of the most meaningful tools I bring into the room.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I’m a marriage and family therapist based in downtown Nashville, working with individuals and couples who are navigating relational challenges—not only with others, but with themselves. I believe the relationship to the self is the foundation from which all other relational dynamics flow.
I especially enjoy working with couples who are genuinely trying to understand each other and are looking for real, applicable tools they can use outside the therapy room. What sets me apart is my resourcefulness and curiosity. I have a deep respect for the work of those who have come before me, and I’m always learning—through research, training, books, and conversations. If I don’t have an answer, I’m committed to finding one. My goal is to offer therapy that feels thoughtful and genuinely helpful, not one-size-fits-all.
Brand-wise, I’m most proud of how clear and straightforward my practice is. I’m intentional about being transparent with clients—about what we’re working on, why it matters, and what change can realistically look like. I’m also committed to helping people find the right therapeutic fit, not just filling a spot in my practice. Therapy in my practice isn’t abstract or overly scripted; it’s collaborative and practical.
I work primarily with individuals and couples, including couples navigating ADHD, and I focus on helping people understand patterns that keep repeating in their relationships. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals as an integrative approach. What I want readers to know is that my work is honest, grounded, and designed to actually be useful outside the therapy room.
Any big plans?
Looking ahead, I’m excited to keep expanding my work beyond traditional talk therapy. I’m especially interested in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and how it can help people gain insight, shift patterns, and reconnect—particularly within relationships. Beginning this spring, I’ll offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to individuals, with a longer-term goal of bringing this work into couple-focused treatment. It feels like a natural next step that balances research with real-life human experience.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.soulspacetherapy.co
- Instagram: @soulspaceshrink
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