Lauren Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60622
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (504) 732-8103
As a therapist, I strive to never take for granted the trust it requires to allow someone else to participate in the journey of healing. There are many reasons one might find themselves seeking a therapist, including the experience of anxiety, depression, painful memories, and relational difficulties, and no two individuals experiences any one of these in the same way. Each of us are uniquely influenced by past experiences and traumas, biology, and broader societal systems.
I use a relationally-oriented, trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach to treat individuals of varied cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and religions holistically. I enjoy partnering with individuals, parent-child dyads, and families across the lifespan as they strive to find healing.
I primarily work from a relational psychodynamic framework, and am trained in ARC and Non-directive play therapy. I am also certified in infant mental health and utilize Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) techniques when working with children ages 0-5, and I love partnering with children and parents to support connection.
Call or Email Lauren Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (504) 732-8103
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Blue Cross
Lauren Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (504) 732-8103
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Rachel Smith, PsyD (Illinois / 071.009661) Lauren Smith
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Wheaton College , PsyD, Graduated 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Lauren Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (504) 732-8103
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Child
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Women's Issues
Lauren Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (504) 732-8103
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC)
- Attachment-based
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Expressive Arts
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Lauren Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (504) 732-8103
Location
Additional Location
1555 North Naperville Wheaton Road
Naperville, IL 60563
(504) 732-8103