Lauren H. Kerstein is an author, psychotherapist, NYT-bestselling ghostwriter, and developmental editor. Lauren’s books include themes of courage, flexible thinking, friendship, social emotional learning, foster care, seeing your strengths, sensory issues, and emotion regulation. In addition to a passion for reading and writing, Lauren continues to enjoy her career as a mental health clinician. She is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her mental health background adds a layer of social-emotional nuance and depth to all of her books. Lauren is a Jersey girl at heart who lives in Colorado with her husband, daughters, and rescue dogs. Her writing goals are simple. Read voraciously. Embrace feedback. Grow each day. Work hard. Be passionate. Write courageously. Touch children’s hearts.