Lauren
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (224) 496-2515
You’ve learned to stay likable and agreeable — even when it costs you your boundaries, confidence, and sense of self. You may be capable and thoughtful, yet still avoid difficult conversations, feel emotionally drained afterward, or replay interactions wondering what you should have said. Over time, this can create anxiety, resentment, self-doubt, and disconnection from your own needs. You’re ready to understand what’s driving these patterns and to communicate in ways that feel grounded, authentic, and aligned with who you are. I’m here to help.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, boundaries, people-pleasing, and fear of conflict or being disliked. Many clients feel caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. Our work is supportive, reflective, and focused on understanding these patterns and creating lasting internal change.
I meet you where you are and provide a safe space to explore patterns, build self-trust, and strengthen authentic communication. I offer 100% virtual counseling so you can engage in therapy from your own space. You don’t have to keep avoiding hard conversations or carrying this alone. Healing and change are possible. Schedule a complimentary consultation.
Call or Email Lauren Bergiel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 496-2515
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- GuideHealth Behavioral Health
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Lauren Bergiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-2515
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by S. Paige Crawford (Illinois / 180.012003) Lauren Bergiel
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Walsh University, M.A. Counseling & Human Development, Graduated 2026
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6698168 / 2024
- Certificate from National Certified Counselor (NCC) 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Lauren Bergiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-2515
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Lauren Bergiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-2515
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Lauren Bergiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 496-2515