Lauren Whitman

Faculty

Lauren is a faculty member and counselor at CCEF, where she has served since 2010. She is a licensed professional counselor and holds a master of arts in counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and a certificate in advanced professional counseling from Missio Seminary. Lauren also serves as the developmental editor for the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Through her work with the Journal, she brings experience and skill for developing authors and their writing. Lauren has published multiple books, including A Painful Past devotional (P&R Publishing, 2020) and When Parents Feel Like Failures (New Growth Press, 2024). Lauren is married with two children. She enjoys exploring Pennsylvania’s creeks with her kids and exploring Philadelphia's restaurant scene with her husband.

Lauren Whitman

Books Written by Lauren Whitman

When Parents Feel Like Failures: How Jesus Quiets Our Distress

Darcy Is Always First: When Siblings Fight

JBC Must Reads: On Suffering

JBC Must Reads: On Marriage Counseling

Henry’s Big Mistake: When You Feel Guilty

Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold

A Biblical Counseling Process: Guidance for the Beginning, Middle, and End

JBC Must Reads: On Conflict

Blog Posts by Lauren Whitman

He Came to Earth . . . He Came for Us

The Messages We Receive

Regrets in Parenting and Bothering Jesus

What Does the Bible Say about Rest?

Videos Featuring Lauren Whitman

I’m discouraged by my persistent struggle with sin. How do I find hope?

How would you encourage women struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety?

What has ministered to you in your struggle with mom guilt?

What was helpful to encourage and orient you as a brand new counselor?

Podcast Episodes Featuring Lauren Whitman

JBC Articles Written By Lauren Whitman

Using Exile as a Metaphor in Counseling

A Case Study to Illustrate the Beginning, Middle, and End of the Counseling Process

Letter from the Editor

Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold

Courses Instructed by Lauren Whitman

Everyday Problems in Counseling

Free Audio Download: Anxiety