University of Tennessee Athletics
Staff Directory
Lauren Wright
- Title:
- Assistant Director of Mental Health and Wellness
- Email:
- Phone:
- (865) 974-6663
Lauren Wright is a Licensed Clinician Social Worker. She joined the University of Tennessee Athletic Department January 2023.
Her primary responsibility is providing individual and group counseling to student athletes. She also consults with coaches and teams, sets up educational seminars, and conducts assessments on an as needed basis.
Lauren received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Valdosta State University (2015) and Master’s in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University (2019).
Lauren is a member of the SEC group for clinical sports psychologists and a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Updated: September 2024
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