Laura  Curry
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Laura Curry

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Illinois Accepting Online
North Shore Accepting In-person
Updated January 17, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Pregnancy & postpartum mental health
  • Life transitions
  • Family issues
  • Relationships
  • Work stress

Professional statement

Laura Curry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner/Founder of Curry Counseling in Skokie, IL. Laura specializes in treating anxiety, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, work stress, relationships, family issues, and life transitions. While she sees many children and families, she also enjoys working with adults, young adults, including college students, and older adults.

Laura takes an eclectic treatment approach, utilizing a number of different treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, mindfulness practices, Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Supportive Therapy. She helps her clients better understand their symptoms and themselves while also giving them healthy coping strategies and tools they can utilize between sessions.

Laura loves watching her clients grow and is passionate about the work she does. She obtained a Professional Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training in addition to completing Child-Parent Psychotherapy training. She has worked in a variety of settings for over 18 years. She looks forward to meeting you.


Message to clients

I know it can be difficult to ask for help. I consider it a privilege to be allowed into your life to help. I share my positive energy with my clients to instill hope and encouragement that change and progress is possible.


Specialties

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

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Pregnancy & postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

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

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Laura Curry is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Medicare


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $160 (55min)
  • Initial session: $175 (55min)

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
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Zelle
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

Location(s)

North Shore practice
10024 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 211, Skokie, Illinois 60077
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-4pm
  • Tue 9am-7:30pm
  • Wed 9am-8:00pm
  • Thu 9am-7:30pm
  • Fri 9am-4pm
  • Sat 9am-2pm
  • Sun 9am-2pm

Online Sessions (Illinois)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-4pm
  • Tue 9pm-7:30pm
  • Wed 9am-8:00pm
  • Thu 9am-7:30pm
  • Fri 9am-4pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2010 - Present
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Social Worker in the Child and Adolescent Bridges Program, 2011 - 2013
Lurie Children’s Memorial Hospital, Social Worker in the Partial Hospitalization Program, 2011
Jewish Child and Family Services, Individual and Family Therapist, 2006 - 2011

Columbia University School of Social Work, MSW, 2004
University of Wisconsin-Madison, BA in Legal Studies and Sociology, 2002
Institute for Clinical Social Work, PhD in Social Work, In progress


Licensure

Illinois: 149012517


Languages

English