Lynch School alumna Lauren Milo, ’14 (Applied Psychology and Human Development), M.A. ’22 (Mental Health Counseling), is bringing therapy topics to the listening ears of young adults worldwide. As a podcaster and mental health practitioner, her work is rapidly expanding to reach new audiences and clients. However, the core of her counseling remains rooted in the conversations, coursework, and collaboration she engaged in during her time at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.
Lauren Milo
Four years following the completions of her master’s, Lauren is now the owner of Lost Girl Therapy, a private practice based in New York, where she meets her clients with authenticity and openness—values that she says were fostered during her time at the Lynch School. Driven by a passion for providing grounded and empathetic support, she does not shy away from the mutuality of a counseling relationship, but rather views her role as “a launching pad for a better version of life.”
As she embraces the freedom of cultivating her own therapeutic approach, Lauren credits the Mental Health Counseling program as pivotal to nurturing her understanding of where counseling meets humanity. The Lynch School’s tight-knit community supported her with the skills and perspectives necessary to grow as a counselor, instilling within her a mindset that honors the complexity and vulnerability of a counseling relationship.
“Doing my practicum enlightened me to the idea that you can't just look at one niche topic. You have to take a holistic approach,” she advises.
Lauren is no stranger to navigating transitional phases of life. When faced with recurring evidence of other young adults suffering in silence, she was called to create a forum where individuals feel empowered to tackle the “growing pains” that coincide with transitioning into adulthood.
“Counseling is a space between two people. It's not a one-way thing. If someone entrusts me to be the person to work with them to get from point A to point B, the greatest joy of my life is when they say, ‘I don't need to see you anymore.’”
—Lauren Milo, ’14, M.A. ’22
Produced in collaboration with three fellow therapists, her podcast, “I Needed This,” shifts previously hidden conversations into the spotlight while providing potential clients with four examples of therapeutic approaches, encouraging audience members to seek a practitioner that resonates with their personal needs.
Designed to provide advice for emerging adults, the podcast addresses mixed messages from mainstream media and seeks to provide clarity by platforming varied perspectives from licensed professional counselors. From exploring achievement gaps and identity in the digital age to discussing situationships and attachment styles, each episode explores topics that have connected widely with young audience members—most particularly, young women in their 20s and 30s.
In conversation with clients, colleagues, and acquaintances alike, Lauren’s vulnerability sparks contemplation while forging a mutual trust. She reflects on her freshman year at BC, a time marked by anxiety and panic as she struggled to decide which program felt like the best fit. Upon returning to campus for her sophomore year, she recalls being met with unwavering support from a faculty member who gently reminded her that there are no missteps in the path to self-discovery.
Through both her private practice and podcast platform, Lauren embodies the guidance she received at the Lynch School, offering compassion while reserving space for exploration. To her clients and audience members, she extends an open invitation to wander, whether it leads them together or apart. Her deep reverence for the complex needs of each patient are reflected in her holistic approach as she helps the next generation of young adults to seek their own version of harmony.