My approach is direct and relational. We'll look at what's actually happening — the patterns you keep running into, the ways your history, cultural wisdom, and values impact your present experiences, and the social/political structural forces that are real and worth naming. I believe clients responses are often very reasonable to unreasonable circumstances.
I will partner with you to help you figure out who you are underneath all of that, support you to bring what matters. This work is collaborative. You bring the expertise on your own life. I bring curiosity, honesty, and a willingness to stay in the room with you through the hard parts. If you're ready to stop managing and start actually living — reach out.
Spiritual Orientation
Pagan
Location
Chicago
State Licensed In
Illinois
Services
- Telehealth Available
- In‑Person Sessions Available
Email
laura.a.smith85@gmail.com
Phone
(312) 883-7720 Ext. 810
Website
https://www.mkcounselingchicago.com
Fees
$175
Payment Methods
American Express
Discover
Mastercard
Visa
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Ambetter
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
ComPsych
Magellan
Medicaid
Medicare
Meritain Health
Molina Healthcare
Optum
Oscar Health
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Other In-Network Insurance Companies
Aetna Better Health, BCBS Community Health, Guidehealth
Credentials
MA, LPC
Education & Experience
Institution
Northwestern University
Degree
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI & Malpractice
Malpractice Carrier
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Malpractice Expiration
01/27
Licensing
Professional Role
Psychotherapist
Credential Type
Licensed Professional Counselor
License Number
178.021814
License Expiration Date
2027-03
Specialties
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Cancer
Caregivers
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Dementia
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Participants
Individual
Couple
Communities Supported
BIPOC Allied
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied
Treatment Methods
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Feminist
Integrative
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
