Laura Drake, LCPC (she/her/hers)
Therapist
laura@counselingsolutionschicago.com

My Style

My style with my clients is supportive and non-judgmental. I interact openly with clients to explore and identify themselves on a deeper level in a safe and nurturing environment. I work within the frame work of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

My Specialities / Area of Focus

My specialties or areas of focus: I work with adolescents, Young adults, Adults, Couples, and Families. My specialties are: Past Trauma issues, attachment disorders, OCD, Self injury, self-regulations, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Executive Functioning skills, working with couples and families. I utilize Cognitive Behavior therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy. 

What I Want You To Know About Therapy

I feel deciding to seek therapy is a courageous decision to want to learn more about yourself and that you are worth it.  

Professional Background

I began my working career in Corporate America and worked my way to management. It was in management that I realized I had a passion for connecting with people and empowering them to be their best selves. In 2001, I decided to leave Corporate America and enrolled in the Illinois School of Psychology and received my masters in Professional Counseling. I currently have 17 years of counseling experience that includes working in the Psychiatric Adolescent Unit at Highland Park Hospital and several years of private practice experience. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.