Laura Rubenstein, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 22 years in practice

Laura Rubenstein is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 22 years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149010400 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1295829596 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

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About Laura

Laura Rubenstein is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 22 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those facing relationship problems or family conflict. Her approach is respectful and direct, aimed at making conversations useful from the first meeting.

She often works with people recovering from trauma and abuse and those coping with depression, grief, or major life changes. Laura also supports clients who are navigating parenting challenges, career stress, anger, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Background and approach

She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Laura listens first, then helps break down problems into manageable goals.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the client's needs and pace. Her style balances empathy with structure. People can expect straightforward suggestions, skills to practice between sessions, and a plan that changes as progress is made.

The intent is steady, usable progress rather than quick fixes. Laura offers services through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Payment follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Online support

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-life steps to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Another approach centers on processing trauma and building coping strategies so daily life feels more manageable after painful events.

Finding the right fit is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and recommend approaches that best match those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on how the client responds and what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, brief skill practice, or support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Laura commonly help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style mixes listening with practical steps. She focuses on clear goals, skills to practice between sessions, and adjusting the plan as progress happens.

What is her professional background?

She has 22 years of professional work experience and has spent that time helping people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services based in that state.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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