Lauren Oestmann, LCSW
About me
Welcome! First I would like to commend you on reaching out for help, as I know this can be the most challenging part. It takes a lot of courage to share your story and struggles.
My name is Lauren and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois. I have over 13 years of experience working in a wide range of settings. I have worked with families, children and teens, residential substance abuse, private practice, adoption preservation and corrections.
My style can be described as client centered, strength based and solution focused. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma focused therapy, mindfulness and solution - focused therapy.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out by message through Better Help. I look forward to working with you soon.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
IL LCSW 149.014605
Reviews
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I like that she’s very blunt about things. As someone who overthinks I enjoy someone who is straightforward. She’s also there when there’s something you need to talk about. She actually reads your journal entry’s and responds about them.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Lauren is great, creating an open and safe environment.
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 2 months
Lauren is a wonderful therapist that balances challenging me to grow as well as supporting me where I am at.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 5 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lauren has been a wonderful support to me. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience in this field have assured me I can trust her with my difficult trauma. She’s educated me on so much and it has allowed me to heal. She checks in on all my aspects of life every session. I never feel rushed during sessions but we always seem to hit all the major areas of my life.
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lauren is patient, competent, and wise.
Written on May 05, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Lauren has helped me navigate multiple difficult situations (even my wedding!) and relationships calmly with patience, kindness, and great advice! She is able to help me see other perspectives, and find tools that work for me that I can apply to the current and future situations. She has a great attitude and calming presence. I am lucky to have gotten such a great match! I know she has my well being in mind 100% of the time!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Lauren for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse