Lauren Das, MD, MSCR

Dr. Das completed psychiatric residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She hails from the Upstate of South Carolina and attended Clemson University where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biology before moving to Charleston. She completed medical school and obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Research at MUSC. During this time, her interest in the study and treatment of mental illness intensified as she did research in the field of reproductive psychiatry with focus on anxiety disorders and associated complications during pregnancy. She realized the centrality of mental health in one’s overall wellness and chose psychiatry for her specialty, going on to complete her residency in General Psychiatry at MUSC.

Dr. Das received training from leading experts in Brain Stimulation, a field encompassing Electroconvulsive Therapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. She has employed these modalities in patients with treatment-resistant depression and other conditions. Dr. Das is a certified TMS provider and leads’ Sweetgrass’ TMS program. In addition to medical management, Dr. Das has focused on a number psychotherapy treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Dr. Das believes that the most effective therapy comes from a holistic perspective of the patient, which is achieved by considering a patient’s support system, ­spiritual beliefs, and both mental and physical wellness. Her goal is to offer individualized treatment to improve the lives of her patients and to alleviate suffering. She is available to treat patients ages 18+.