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Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Elke Luken

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC (she, her)

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4201 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 103, Northbrook, IL 60062
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (224) 263-1456
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Elke Luken, LPC, serves clients throughout Illinois, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves freely. Elke's therapeutic approach focuses on understanding the root causes of pain, trauma, and maladaptive patterns, and she is dedicated to transforming negative core beliefs into sources of strength and self-affirmation. Elke's sessions address issues such as abandonment, shame, anger, and codependency while also highlighting the strengths, values, and gifts that clients possess.
Elke is particularly passionate about trauma-informed care, incorporating both Eastern and Western philosophies and spirituality into her sessions. She employs various therapeutic approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Elke specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, and she offers individualized therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy. Additionally, Elke provides services for specific populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and first responders.
Take the first step to help. Call Elke Luken now - (224) 263-1456

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

4201 Lake Cook Rd

Ste 103

Northbrook, IL 60062 map

(224) 263-1456

Highland Park, IL 60035

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Elke Luken
Let's Connect (224) 263-1456
Photo of Elke Luken, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

4201 Lake Cook Rd

Ste 103

Northbrook, IL 60062 map

(224) 263-1456

Highland Park, IL 60035

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Elke Luken

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Pathways (Amita Health)
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • Zelis Healthcare
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Elke Luken, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (224) 263-1456
"
We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Elke Luken, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (224) 263-1456

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Prelicense by State of Illinois / 178017825 Supervised by Jennifer Novak (Illinois / 180.011197) Elke Luken
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended North Park University, MA, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Nicasa Behavioral Services 2020
  • Degree/Diploma from National Louis University BA / 2017
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Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (224) 263-1456
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Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (224) 263-1456

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Psychosis
  • School Issues
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? - (224) 263-1456
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Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? - (224) 263-1456

Endorsement

Molly Litwicki
Molly Litwicki
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSWLISW
Elke is a deeply empathetic therapist with a gift for building quick, genuine rapport. Clients feel safe and understood in her care. I love working with her and confidently recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful, compassionate support.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English
Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (224) 263-1456
Photo of Elke Luken, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (224) 263-1456

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

4201 Lake Cook Rd

Ste 103

Northbrook, IL 60062

(224) 263-1456

Additional Location

Highland Park, IL 60035

(224) 263-1456
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Elke Luken, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (224) 263-1456
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Elke Luken, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Elke Luken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (224) 263-1456