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Laura Anderson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Laura Anderson
Available this week
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Emotional Abuse, Family Conflict, Trauma,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, Medicare, Out of Network

Introduction

I work together with my clients to develop curiosity and compassion for themselves and others; acceptance of feelings, healthy boundaries, and more adaptive and satisfying ways of being in the world. My approach to therapy prioritizes developing an understanding of who you are as an individual, and focusing on your unique strengths and abilities. Past and present experiences, relationships, genetics, biology inequalities, and world events all impact the way you think and feel but therapy offers you a unique space to reflect and find new paths forward. My clients describe my style as warm and direct. I have worked as a therapist for 14 years, and am well trained in various therapy styles. Whether you are interested in learning coping strategies for symptoms, or need to work on a complex relationship with yourself and/or others, I can help. I have specialized training in trauma work, mood disorders, abuse, neglect, couple's counseling, play therapy and major life transitions. I frequently work in various creative communities in Chicago, supporting artists, writers, and musicians in their work.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #149.015457 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Catholic
  • Interfaith
  • Buddhist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Laura Anderson accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • Medicare
  • Out of Network

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $60 - $150

Locations

Office
137 N. Oak Park Avenue Suite 242
Oak Park, IL 60301-1390
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Frequently asked questions

Is Laura Anderson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Laura Anderson is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Laura Anderson also offers a free consultation.
Does Laura Anderson offer telehealth appointments? Laura Anderson does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Laura Anderson specialize in? Laura Anderson specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Codependency, College Mental Health, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Family Conflict, Fatigue, Gender Identity, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Loneliness, Marital and Premarital, Mindfulness, Panic Disorders, Peer Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, and Burnout.
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