Laura Kanaplue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (they, them)
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Working with the queer and trans community is at the heart of my practice. As a trans, nonbinary clinician, I provide a space where identity is understood and celebrated. I support clients across the spectrum of gender and sexuality—including those questioning, exploring, or in transition—with coming out, relationships, gender-affirming care, dysphoria, and healing from marginalization, while also honoring joy, humor, and resilience. I also specialize in supporting neurodiverse teens and adults, helping them explore feelings, build confidence, and develop tools to feel seen and empowered.
I bring a holistic lens to therapy—one that takes into account the many layers of a person’s life, including the impact of systems, relationships, and environment. Whether working with teens or adults, I strive to help clients make sense of their experiences, understand how their environment has shaped them, and recognize their unique strengths.
As a trans, nonbinary therapist who approaches healing with curiosity, humor, and deep care. I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I see therapy as a collaborative process rooted in trust, where we can gently explore your inner self, question inherited stories, and notice what feels true for you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Laura Kanaplue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.111437 Laura Kanaplue
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, Master's of Social Work, Graduated 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Laura Kanaplue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Transgender
- Life Transitions
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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Client Focus
Age
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Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Laura Kanaplue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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Location
Nearby Areas
Laura Kanaplue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW