About Laura
Laura Rubenstein is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience practicing in Illinois. She focuses on listening carefully and building a plan that fits each person. She approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
She wants to support people who are ready to make a change. Over her career she has helped people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She also addresses relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and attention-deficit concerns.
How Laura works
Her practice aims to be practical and goal-oriented so people leave with clearer next steps. In sessions she tailors conversations and plans to what each person needs. That can mean focusing on short-term coping skills or taking more time to process painful experiences.
She works at a pace set by the client and adjusts approaches as needed. She uses straightforward language and avoids jargon so people can follow along easily. She encourages families and individuals to try small changes between sessions and then review what worked.
Progress is framed as steady steps rather than sudden fixes. Many people come for help during life transitions or when stress starts to feel overwhelming. Her aim is to make the process understandable and manageable.
She supports people as they build skills, regain perspective, and move toward goals.
What Laura works with
The areas below are the ones Laura selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Many clients respond well to evidence-based techniques that focus on current problems and teach skills to cope. One common approach emphasizes learning practical coping strategies - breathing, grounding, planning, and stepwise problem solving - to reduce distress and regain control during stressful moments. These techniques are useful for anxiety, stress, and managing intense emotions.Another helpful approach involves processing difficult experiences at a manageable pace. This method allows people to talk through painful memories, build understanding of reactions, and develop healthier responses over time. It is often used for trauma, grief, and long-standing relationship stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend options. Sessions evolve as progress is made and the plan can be adjusted when something isn't working.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text work well for quick updates, brief reflections, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity across life changes.
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