Amanda Laukant (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical social worker with almost 15 years of experience in trauma work, relational conflict, and life transitions.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in LaGrange, IL

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Are you exhausted from repeating the same patterns? Constantly questioning your own reactions to situations? Or maybe you're carrying trauma that still lives in your body and don't know how to feel 'unstuck'? Therapy can help you move from survival to stability. I work with adults navigating relational trauma, intimate partner violence, substance use, and complex relationship dynamics. Many are functioning on the outside but internally managing anxiety, shame, hypervigilance, or selfdoubt. Toget

My Background and Approach

My approach integrates EMDR, somatic-based interventions, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address both the cognitive and physiological impacts of trauma. This means we don’t just talk about what happened, but we also help your nervous system process it. I am also trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and am Certified Addiction Informed. Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and grounded. We will work together to build insight, strengthen boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and make intentional choices that align with who you want to be.... not just who you’ve had to be.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Throughout my career, I have worked with survivors of trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, substance use concerns, and major life transitions. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to creating an affirming, inclusive space where clients can explore their identities, relationships, values, and goals without judgment. I support individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, relationship structures, spiritual beliefs, and life experiences. I recognize the impact that systems, family dynamics, trauma, and societal expectations can have on mental health, and I strive to help clients understand themselves with greater compassion rather than criticism. Outside of therapy, I am passionate about education, mentorship, and expanding access to quality mental health care. I also enjoy spending time with my family, caring for my dogs, and continuing to learn through professional training and consultation.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Narrative Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anger Issues Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Oscar
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • United Healthcare Optum
  • Ascension Illinois
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160 - 200/session

Info

Email Amanda
15 W Harris Ave
Ste 11
LaGrange, IL 60525

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