Laura Snell (she/her/hers)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I help people navigate life's "plot twists" to get back on track to achieving their goals.

Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you struggling with depression and/or anxiety? Do you feel like there is a dark cloud hovering over you and you can't catch a break? Are you haunted by trauma you have experienced? Finding it hard to navigate your life with purpose and joy? I know how that feels and it can feel overwhelming, and hopeless at times. I don't want you to struggle anymore. Together we can unpack some of these struggles, work on skills for addressing them, and get you back on track to thriving!

My Background and Approach

I believe that counseling should be a welcome and safe place for everyone, and as such, create an environment free of judgement where I take a client focused approach. I see adults and teenagers and have skills to address a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, substance use, anger, PTSD, and trauma. I believe that counseling should be collaborative, progressive, and goal oriented. Situations in life can leave us feeling lost or hopeless, with nothing but obstacles in our way. Counseling enables us to unpack these feelings, to process the events, to gain new skills, and to create change to navigate the obstacles. I use a variety of interventions including, but not limited to; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strength-Focused, and Client Centered Therapy I also like to incorporate Mindfulness and Whole Health practices into counseling

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. I think the main reason we develop mental health issues is because they are unhealthy learned behaviors that we have picked up along the way. Which means that I think you can unlearn the faulty behaviors and replace them with healthy ones. Depression and anxiety can feel crippling in the moment, but I believe that through examining and reprogramming thoughts, feelings and behaviors that people can regain control and thrive. I believe that therapy should be a safe and welcome place for everyone. If you want to know more about how I can help, reach out!

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling Motivational Interviewing
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Teen Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 18 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Reach out to Laura