LK Institute

Our Story

LK Institute has the mission of offering exceptional care to those struggling with complex and difficult issues. Our belief in the power of EMDR Therapy has been the foundation from which we developed our premise that finding freedom is truly possible. We specialize in working with clients who have had unsuccessful therapy experiences in the past where they felt like something was missing, or their primary issue did not truly resolve. While we would love to work with every person needing care, we are limited by man power and resources. As a result of this, LK Institute trains therapists from all over the nation to use EMDR Therapy for those suffering with PTSD, Addiction, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Dissociation, Grief and relational difficulties.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) was developed by Francine Shapiro and is currently the most empirically supported trauma therapy with copious research illuminating the efficacy of it. EMDR was originally used primarily for treating psychological effects related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. With continued research, it has been discovered to successfully treat a variety of complex issues. The theory informing EMDR relies on the neurobiological tenant that our experiences inform the way we feel about ourselves, others, and our world. When painful experiences are not fully processed in the brain, we can feel stuck and find ourselves in recurring painful patterns. EMDR activates the part of the brain that is responsible for problem solving and reprocesses painful experiences while decreasing the negative emotions and thoughts associated with them. Our treatment approach operates from the belief that our abnormal behaviors, thoughts, and feelings are an appropriate reaction to painful experiences. EMDR helps to clean out and clear out the painful experiences that cause problems in our current life. "An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is completely normal" - Viktor Frankl.

Our Team

At LK Institute, our therapists work together to constantly improve clinical skills. We utilize each other's knowledge, talents, and expertise to always be growing as clinicians. All therapists receive case consultation and training from our Clinical Director who is esteemed as an expert in the field in her areas of interest. Every therapist at LK Institute is trained in EMDR Psychotherapy and receives supervision and collaboration to ensure the best treatment delivery. Our team accepts and supports diversity of all types and has the priority of making our office a safe place. This applies to everyone no matter your culture, race, orientation, identity, religion, walk of life, or any struggle that you might be experiencing. We are honest about our specialities, and also will let you know when we believe there is another expert outside of our agency who will be a better fit for your needs.

Meet our Owner & CEO

Meet our Owner & CEO, Dr. Lauren Kiser. Dr. Kiser has used her years of experience in various treatment settings to learn what is effective and what is not in the therapeutic arena. She is a firm believer that therapy is not merely about coping, but about getting to the root of the issue. As a result of dealing with the core issues that we each have, our symptoms by default begin to shift as our inner peace, self-esteem, and internal freedom become the primary condition. Dr. Kiser is known for treating complex cases and many therapists across the nation pursue the opportunity to study under her knowledge base to find solutions for problems that might seem unsolvable.

Our Services

LK Institute offers a range of services, including:

• Counseling Services: We offer counseling services for individuals struggling with complex and difficult issues, including PTSD, Addiction, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Dissociation, Grief, and relational difficulties.
• Training & Consultation: We offer training and consultation services for therapists and mental health professionals who want to learn more about EMDR Therapy and how to incorporate it into their practice.
• Workshops: We offer workshops and training sessions for therapists and mental health professionals who want to learn more about EMDR Therapy and how to incorporate it into their practice.