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Therapist in Highland Park, Illinois Lori Ashbaugh, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 6-75+

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Lori Ashbaugh, Therapist

Lori Ashbaugh, MSW, LCSW, CCHt

Specializes In:

Eating issues: food deprivation
Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
Sexual trauma
Trauma & PTSD
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We all experience trauma in our lives, and sometimes severe life stressors leave us feeling stuck. As an ally, teacher, and therapist, Lori collaborates with you to go from surviving to thriving. She understands that healing is dynamic and provides a mind-body-spirit approach to treatment. Therapy is an opportunity to honor our experience and become friends with ourselves.

Lori uses a combination of holistic modalities including EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy and mindful movement to tackle core issues. Lori was drawn to counseling after going through a healing crisis of her own after she was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme disease. Many of the modalities utilized with her clients were of great benefit throughout her Lyme treatment and recovery.

Lori also has a love of animals and grew up riding horses and having her own menagerie. Lori is certified by the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement as well an active member of Alliance for Therapy Dogs.

In her spare time, Lori enjoys agility with her dogs, hiking, yoga, and Feldenkrais. She also volunteers for the Crisis Text Line.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • U. of North Dakota

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Lori Ashbaugh. You can also call 847-861-7771 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Lori Ashbaugh

I've been working with Lori for a little over a year now and she is amazing! I love the fact that I am able to be my authentic self and work through life's issues. I also really appreciate that she is highly trauma-informed and comes from a strengths-based approach.
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Katie R.

Katie R.

Dec 12, 2023
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Lori has helped me through the past couple years, she is very understanding and has a lot of great techniques to help you through any issues you’re having. I suggest you go with her if you want thorough therapist that will go above and beyond to help you.
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Alec F.

Alec F.

Jan 23, 2025
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A dedicated staff that strives to find the perfect match to suit the client's needs.
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Christine M.

Christine M.

Apr 18, 2023
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High praise. Thank you.
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Joey V.

Joey V.

Nov 22, 2025
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Excellent
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Daniel S.

Daniel S.

Aug 17, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Dec 14, 2025
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