Lauren Smith (she/her)

MA Counseling Psychology
Accepting Clients

Warm, direct therapy for adults facing anxiety, difficult relationships, divorce, parenting stress, burnout, and life changes.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Illinois

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My clients are often the people others rely on, yet privately they may feel anxious, exhausted, resentful, or unsure of themselves. They may be struggling in a relationship, facing divorce, parenting through stress, or trying to break painful family patterns. Many appear capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed inside. I help clients understand what keeps them stuck, rebuild trust in themselves, an

My Background and Approach

I work with adults facing difficult relationships, divorce, painful family patterns, and major life changes. My training includes trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy, with close attention to safety, trust, and each client’s pace. My approach is warm, direct, and practical. I help clients make sense of confusing experiences, feel steadier, and rebuild trust in their own perceptions and choices. Our work may include emotional processing, identifying relationship patterns, and finding practical ways to function and care for yourself while life feels unsettled. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to what you need.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe most people are doing the best they can with the tools they have, even when they feel stuck or frustrated with themselves. I value honesty, self-reflection, humor, and meaningful relationships. I offer a thoughtful, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly, make sense of your experiences, and build greater trust in yourself.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Divorce Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185/session

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