Speaking

Elevating Conversations

Dr. Lauren Chase, licensed therapist and founder of Climbing Hills Counseling, specializes in empowering high-achieving women to overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and stress through compassionate virtual therapy in North and South Carolina.

Empowering audiences through insight and empathy.

Dr. Lauren Chase is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, published researcher, and dynamic speaker with a passion for helping high-achieving women, clinicians, and educators thrive. With over a decade of experience in mental health, Dr. Chase brings clarity, warmth, and clinical depth to every talk she delivers.

Whether she's guiding a room of clinicians through play therapy techniques or inspiring women to rewrite harmful narratives and embrace self-care, Dr. Chase delivers presentations that are both impactful and actionable.

Dr. Lauren Chase presenting on child-centered play therapy, sharing expert techniques to support emotional healing and growth in children. Climbing Hills Counseling offers specialized therapy services for families and children in North Carolina.

Dr. Chase presents her dissertation research at the Association for Play Therapy International Conference.

Speaking Highlights

Organizations that have welcomed Dr. Chase to the stage:

  • Association for Play Therapy International Conference

  • North Carolina Counseling Association Conference

  • National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation

  • CEU Creations

  • Association for Creativity in Counseling Conference

  • Chi Sigma Iota International

  • Keiser University

  • Walden University

Signature Topics

Balancing Ambition and Anxiety: Tools for the Modern Woman

Perinatal Mental Health: What Every Provider and Parent Should Know

Raising Resilience: Mental Health Tools for Parents and Educators

The Power of Play: An Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy

Integrating Social Justice into Child-Centered Play Therapy

Mental Health in Your Twenties

Dr. Chase discusses how self-care prevents burnout.

Dr. Chase addresses how to re-write inner narratives.

Dr. Chase shares her journey from PhD to therapist and entrepreneur.

Inspire change, spark connection, and support mental wellness by inviting Dr. Chase to speak to your audience.