The Story Behind My Work
HI THERE! I’M DR. LAUREN GOULD
My own journey with chronic health concerns, including hEDS, MCAS, POTS, anaphylactic allergies, chronic migraine, and cervical disc herniations, among others, began more than 30 years ago. I know what it’s like to face medical problems that disrupt every part of life and to spend years searching for clarity.
I’ve lived through the uncertainty of fluctuating health, have endured the frustration of trial-and-error treatments, and have survived a few close calls. I know the overwhelm of juggling daily life while managing unpredictable symptoms, and have navigated the challenge of finding trusted guidance along the way.
These experiences are what led me to become a Health Psychologist. My passion is to help people find clarity and feel supported in managing chronic health concerns to safeguard quality of life.
Important tools for navigating life with specific medical problems remain out of reach for many. This space was created to share the kinds of resources that would have made a meaningful difference for me earlier on, and that I’ve seen, time and again, can help people make progress in their health journey.
I want you to be able to find clarity and compassion without the barriers that too often stand in the way, whether you’re living with a chronic health concern, caring for someone who is, or a clinician hoping to learn more.
My Professional Journey
EDUCATION & CLINICAL TRAINING
Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Medicine & Kennedy Krieger Institute — Pediatric Psychology Consultation Program. POTS Clinic clinician; Concussion Clinic clinician; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center consultation & liaison
Doctoral Internship (Residency): Johns Hopkins Medicine & Kennedy Krieger Institute — Pediatric Psychology Consultation Program. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center consultation & liaison; Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit; rotations in POTS Clinic, Pain Clinic, Diabetes Clinic, and Neurology Sleep Clinic
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Health Psychology: Nova Southeastern University — Research Dissertation (Directed Study): Pediatric Food-Induced Anaphylaxis and Health-Related Quality of Life; College of Dental Medicine lecturer
Master of Science (MS), Clinical Psychology: Nova Southeastern University; Clinical Health Psychology Concentration
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology: University of St. Thomas, MN; semester at University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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