
Elba Iris Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
401 W. Ontario St, Suite 150, Chicago, IL 60654
Let's Connect (872) 395-6223

Are you in a place where you feel the need to make changes in your life to improve your happiness and overall well-being? Maybe it's addressing your social drug/alcohol use, or wondering why you feel stuck, and feel the need to explore your intrinsic wants/needs. I believe there's an importance in empowering one's spirit, identifying blocks, and in learning new skills to strengthen one's ability to make wanted changes. I focus on enhancing existing strengths, encouraging mindfulness, and building coping skills to support these changes.
I am a substance use/mental health therapist and coach who specializes in individual and group therapy/education and collaboration with community resources to better support clients in making long-term changes. I believe in helping clients make changes within their value system and take a holistic view throughout.
My experience for the past 22 years has been assisting persons who exhibit symptoms of substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma and/or other behavioral symptoms. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who's looking to help the people in my community.
Call or Email Elba Iris Lara now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 395-6223
Let's Connect (872) 395-6223

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Elba Iris Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.019334 Elba Iris Lara
- In Practice for 23 Years
- Certificate from State of Illinois CADC 23595 / 2020
- Attended Governors State University, Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Monarch Counseling and Counsulting
401 W. Ontario St
Suite 150
Chicago, IL 60654
(872) 395-6223Email me
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Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Elba Iris Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC