Laura Rubenstein, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Oak Park, Illinois

Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique goals, empowering clients to gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and improve their 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, Laura 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.

Outside of her clinical work, Laura enjoys singing, playing guitar, traveling, studying foreign languages, exploring secular Judaism, and advocating for social justice. These interests 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 (LCSW). She is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized mental health care to individuals and families throughout Illinois.