Laura Rubenstein, LCSW, Therapist in Chicago, Illinois

Laura Rubenstein, LCSW, helps teens, adults, and older adults build resilience, navigate life’s challenges, and create meaningful change through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. At LifeStance Health, she provides therapy for patients across Illinois, supporting individuals who are coping with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as those facing school-related difficulties, relationship concerns, major life transitions, and other emotional or behavioral challenges. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique goals, empowering clients to gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and improve overall well-being. Laura is especially passionate about working with individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital and those participating in court-ordered treatment. She understands that these situations can feel overwhelming and uncertain, and she provides a steady, supportive therapeutic environment where clients can rebuild stability, develop healthy routines, and work toward lasting recovery. She is also highly experienced in helping youth experiencing school avoidance and other school-based challenges, while partnering with parents and caregivers to support success both at home and in educational settings. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Laura helps clients develop practical skills for managing emotions, changing unhelpful thought patterns, and improving day-to-day functioning. In addition to her primary specialties, she offers support for a wide range of mental health concerns and life circumstances. She has experience serving members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals involved in adoption or foster care, and people with developmental disabilities, among other populations. Laura provides individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and case management services. She also offers couples and family-focused support to strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and foster healthier relationships. Patients who prefer counseling in Spanish, French, or Italian may appreciate her multilingual abilities. Her professional background is complemented by a rich set of personal interests. Outside of her clinical work, Laura enjoys singing, playing guitar, traveling, studying foreign languages, exploring secular Judaism, and advocating for social justice. These experiences contribute to her appreciation for diverse perspectives and help her connect authentically with people from many walks of life. Laura earned degrees from Northwestern University and Loyola University Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized mental health care to individuals and families throughout Illinois.