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Laura Koziej, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a licensed clinical counselor who specializes in health and sports psychology. I have been practicing for over 5 years and have experience treating a diverse population, including adults, teens, and families. I have a holistic approach - my goal is to help you mentally and physically feel like the best version of yourself. My experience includes treating anxiety and depression disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, trouble with motivation and goal-setting, as well as a variety of other concerns clients may have. I also have experience helping clients with nutrition and exercise habits that can improve their mental health.

My counseling style combines science with cognitive behavioral therapy. I'll always explain the purpose behind my techniques and how they will help you improve physically and mentally - if you know why you're doing something - you are more likely to want to do it! I work together with my clients to set goals they know they can meet and I involve my clients in their treatment, meaning a client will always be able to contribute their feelings and thoughts when picking goals or engaging in homework. I'll work with you to help you become to best version of yourself.

I'm excited to see that you are willing to take the first step to seek help and be successful and I'm excited to help you get there!

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Fertility Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

IL LCPC 180.011485