Dr. Lauren Ziady, Psychologist

Dr. Lauren Ziady helps individuals across Rhode Island better understand themselves, navigate emotional and cognitive challenges, and build lasting tools for growth and resilience. She works with children, teens, and young adults, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, school-related stress, trauma, identity development, and behavior concerns. With a warm, collaborative approach, Dr. Ziady creates a safe therapeutic space where individuals feel heard, empowered, and supported as they move toward their goals. As a licensed psychologist practicing at LifeStance Health, Dr. Ziady specializes in neuropsychological evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as psychological testing for learning, attention, and developmental differences. She has extensive experience in conducting comprehensive assessments that clarify how individuals think, learn, and process the world around them—insight that helps inform educational and treatment planning. Her clinical work is particularly attuned to understanding the intersection of emotional well-being and cognitive functioning. Dr. Ziady is especially passionate about working with children navigating early developmental challenges, including those on the autism spectrum, children in foster or adoptive care, and individuals with developmental disabilities. She integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and parenting skills training to support families in building connection, regulation, and resilience. Her evaluations and therapeutic services offer families clear, compassionate guidance rooted in both clinical rigor and practical application. In addition to her professional life, Dr. Ziady enjoys spending time with her husband, three teenage children, and their dog. She finds balance through outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking, as well as yoga, beach outings, and reading. Dr. Lauren Ziady provides therapy and testing services throughout the state of Rhode Island through LifeStance Health.