Welcome to Excelsior Clinical Services

The practice at Excelsior Clinical Services provides forensic evaluations and treatment for individuals who are in the pre-trial and post-conviction stages of the criminal justice system. The practice offers in-person and virtual sessions. The practice accepts referrals from local and federal jurisdictions, family courts, mental health clinics (article 31 and private practice), and attorney referrals. The goal is to prevent future sexual harm to victims and create a safe environment for the community. Each client will be given an integrated approach to help conceptualize their individualized treatment needs. Using treatment models such as The Good Lives Model, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, and other strength-based modalities, the practice provides a safe environment to help the client reduce feelings of shame and gain further insight into their behaviors.

At Excelsior Clinical Services, we provide comprehensive forensic evaluations using evidence-based and actuarial assessments for people who are involved in the criminal justice system. The purpose of having an evaluation is to assess the client's risk for recidivism. The practice utilizes validated assessment tools which may be used in court and at trial. The clinician will also conduct a clinical interview to obtain biopsychosocial information and criminal/sexual history information to identify the client’s dynamic and static risks.

Lauren empowers individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their lives by providing a unique individualized treatment plan for each client. She is a graduate of the excelled master’s in social work program at Adelphi University (2013) and has been working in the mental health field since 2009. She uses clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions as well as a personal and warm approach to help her clients overcome symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as mood and sexual disorders. Lauren has experience working with a broad demographic that ranges from children to geriatric. She was a clinical member of the Critical Incident for Stress Management (CISM) team that provided trauma treatment and support to first responders. Lauren specializes in working with high-risk populations from a forensic and family dynamic perspective.

A clinical member of the Association with Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), she is knowledgeable and trained in the assessment and treatment of people who have sexually offended. She follows the guidelines of the Good Lives Model which is a strengths-based approach that concentrates on decreasing personal trauma, deconstructing the behaviors, and improving one’s life. She is certified in a collection of evidence-based assessments, and has performed a multitude of court-ordered, jail, and attorney-requested forensic evaluations within the Hudson Valley.