Lauren Pagel, M.A.,M.Div.

“I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more.” -C.S. Lewis

Lauren Pagel is a counselor in supervision working towards licensure. Lauren received her bachelor degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 2013. From there, she went on to receive her Master’s of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in 2017. Then, she was employed as a chaplain resident in a Level I trauma center. This is where she developed a great passion for working with those experiencing trauma, grief, vicarious trauma, and bereavement. Not only that, her zeal for caring for others through relational conversation was deepened greatly in this position. Because of this, she received her Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Reformed Theological Seminary-Orlando. 

Lauren believes we were created for life, relationship, and glory. Therefore, when we experience suffering and heartache, it can be disorienting. Lauren believes we are healed in relationship. Therefore, she sees her role as a counselor to be one of walking alongside others as they navigate the disorientation of suffering and heartache. Lauren has participated in counseling as a client and knows entering the counseling process takes a lot of bravery. She considers it an honor to sit with others as they embark on this courageous journey.

Lauren focuses on a range of areas including trauma, grief, bereavement, abuse, body image, disordered eating, depression, and others. As a certified Prepare and Enrich facilitator, she can also facilitate pre-marital counseling/couples counseling in order to promote healthy marital relationships.

Lauren enjoys live music, game nights, cooking for those she loves, and books. Lauren is also fond of exploring the outdoors with her husband, Nate, and golden retriever, Samson.