Laura Johnson LCSW

(she/her/hers)

Laura brings warmth and curiosity to the therapeutic work that she does with her clients. She operates under the belief that everyone wants to do well in their life, everyone wants to have meaningful connection and belonging, and everyone wants to be understood. Laura enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults to develop their skills, increase their cognitive flexibility, and enhance collaboration with family, peers, and caregivers. She primarily utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her practice.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Bachelors of Science in Psychology & Sociology (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana)

Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work (University of Chicago)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

SPECIALTIES:

-Adolescent/transitioning into adulthood

- Anxiety Disorders

- Depressive Disorders

- ASD, Level 1

- Mood disorders

- Navigating screen/gaming/tech usage

- ADHD and attentional/concentration issues

- Family-child conflict and relational issues

- Comorbid substance use

Laura has spent seven years working with teens in therapeutic wilderness and residential programs, and has also worked with clients of all ages in public school, community mental health, and nonprofit outpatient settings.