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Lauren Daniels

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Illinois
ADHD- Anxiety -Perfectionism- Relationship issues-Self-esteem- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Lauren is most passionate about supporting college students and young professional women who feel disorganized, overwhelmed by life stressors or big changes, and want to gain control over their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Lauren will teach you to understand your anxiety to its core in order to overcome it. She will clarify your values/identity, boost self esteem, achieve a healthy work/life balance, and help you better navigate relationships so you can crush adulting!

Lauren is interested in first learning about you as a human and how you fit into the world in order to customize a toolbox designed specifically for you and your needs. If you have no idea why you're anxious or how to make it in the "real world", Lauren is the perfect fit for you. The outcome she sees in her clients includes an increase in confidence, clarified sense of self, uncovered personal strengths, newfound perspectives, and an improvement in overall wellbeing. Her clients begin living life without limitations.

Lauren completed her graduate-level training at Adler University, studying counseling and art therapy. In addition to talk therapy, Lauren has been professionally trained to incorporate creative expression into the therapeutic process- because sometimes words just aren't enough! Through art therapy, you are encouraged to explore your emotions and self more deeply through a new lens. Don't be fooled, this isn't art class and you don't have to be an "artist"! Art therapy uses active art-making, the creative process, and applied psychological theory to enrich your life. Art therapy effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, and reduce and resolve conflicts and distress.

Lauren is available to meet virtually on Tuesdays/Thursdays 9am-4pm or in person in the West Loop on Wednesdays 9am-7pm.


Message to clients

You're a college student or young professional woman struggling with adulting and the transition to the "real world". I get it, I've been there! No one really prepares you for the stress and confusion adulthood brings. You pretend like you know what you're doing, but really you're overthinking, insecure, questioning your capability, and would rather doom scroll than face reality. You might be thinking, "I want my mom!" Well, rest assured, while moms can be helpful, what you really need to be saying is, "I can do this, but first I need therapy!" That's where I come in.

Welcome, I'm glad you're here! It would be my honor to gift you the tools needed to feel confident, successful, and independent to finally live the life you've been dreaming of- without always relying on mom. I've helped hundreds of people just like you gain control over their emotions and feel understood and empowered. When you enter my therapy room, you can expect it to feel like you're hanging out with a close friend. I love connecting with people on a deep level and creating a non-judgmental space for you to feel safe confessing all your deepest, darkest, or weirdest thoughts. And I'll tell you that everything you're thinking and feeling is totally normal! My favorite thing ever is witnessing the "aha!" moments when the lightbulb switches on and you finally see things clearly. I am so excited to be your therapist and witness your journey to success, peace, and happiness.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 5 years

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Art Therapy Intern
Old Irving Park Community Clinic, Behavioral Health Counseling Intern
Thresholds, Clinical Case Manager & Team Leader
Private Practice, Therapist
Lily Counseling and Consulting, Therapist

Adler University, Masters in Counseling: Art Therapy, 2019

Licensure

Illinois: 178.018071 - Illinois: 21-434 - Illinois: 180.015798

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

If you're interested in scheduling a consult, please send me a message! I usually have much more availability for consults than what is shown on Zencare.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Loyola University Chicago Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Northwestern University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • University of Chicago Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
  • University of Illinois Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (55min)
  • Sliding scale:$125 - $150

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Client testimonials

"Kind, understanding and easy to approach."
- Zencare client November 2023

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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