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Available in-person
221 S Metter Avenue Columbia, IL 62236
I am interested in helping people find their way along their personal journey. I work well with adults, couples an adolescents. My approach is gentle and supportive.
I focus my practice on using a combination of Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitve Behavoiral Therapy and insight oriented therapies.
I have been in the field for over 30 years, first as a Recreation Therapist an now a Psychotherapist. I am Licenced in both Illinois and Missoui. I look forward to meeting you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Laurie Watkins now - (618) 936-4166

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

221 S Metter Avenue

Columbia, IL 62236 map

(618) 936-4166

Laurie Watkins LPC

100 Chesterfield Business Parkway

Suite 200

Chesterfield, MO 63006 map

My website
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (618) 936-4166
Photo of Laurie Watkins, Counselor, LCPC, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

221 S Metter Avenue

Columbia, IL 62236 map

(618) 936-4166

Laurie Watkins LPC

100 Chesterfield Business Parkway

Suite 200

Chesterfield, MO 63006 map

My website
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthLink
  • Horizon Healthcare
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • SSM/ Exclusive Choice
  • The Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (618) 936-4166
Photo of Laurie Watkins, Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (618) 936-4166

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180004025 Laurie Watkins
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 29 years
  • Attended University of Missouri-St. Louis, Graduated 1997
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Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (618) 936-4166
Photo of Laurie Watkins, Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (618) 936-4166

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Child
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Spirituality
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Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (618) 936-4166
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Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (618) 936-4166

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic
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Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (618) 936-4166
Photo of Laurie Watkins, Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (618) 936-4166

Location

Primary Location

221 S Metter Avenue

Columbia, IL 62236

(618) 936-4166

Additional Location

Laurie Watkins LPC

100 Chesterfield Business Parkway

Suite 200

Chesterfield, MO 63006

(618) 936-4166
Photo of Laurie Watkins, Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (618) 936-4166
Photo of Laurie Watkins, Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Laurie Watkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (618) 936-4166