I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with over 16 years of experience working working with teens, adults, and families. I have helped clients with a variety of presenting issues, including stress anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and ADHD. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges. I am passionate about empowering individuals and families through a strength-based, solution-focused approach to care. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am excited to partner with you on this journey!
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149010968
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Laurie is a fantastic counselor, she has really helped me. She listens to me and really helps me to put things in perspective and give me confidence to face my issues.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laurie is great. Her availability matches mine so scheduling is 100% less stressful. She listens and interacts with objective insight that I really need right now. I highly recommend her as a therapist
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
I have found Laurie to be exceptionally easy to talk to - and I've never had an instance where I thought I was not being heard. Further, she does an excellent job taking my thoughts and leading them into next questions and new directions that are relevant and important to my progress. I recommend her very highly.
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life