Lauren Osterhoudt is a freelance journalist based in Northern Virginia. With a degree in journalism and a concentration in psychology, she has spent the majority of her years as a freelance writer specializing in mental health writing. Lauren is passionate about providing others with accessible resources in order to help bring hope and healing to those struggling with tough life circumstances as well as mental illness.
Lauren’s love for helping others learn to navigate through and overcome obstacles was ignited after spending three years volunteering at a therapeutic horse riding program for youth-at-risk, veterans, and children and adults with disabilities. During her time there, she worked alongside various licensed physical therapists, social workers, and certified therapeutic riding instructors.
In her spare time, you can find Lauren reading psychological thriller novels and riding horses. She also loves getting out into nature and breathing in the fresh air.