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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Lauren
LCSW in Illinois with 15 years of experience, Lauren Oestmann helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, sleep problems, and related issues. She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Lauren works in plain language and aims to make sessions practical and focused on real-life next steps.
Lauren began her career in a range of settings, including residential substance abuse programs, adoption preservation, corrections, and work with children and teens. That varied background shapes how she assesses safety, substance concerns, and coping skills. She brings experience from both clinical and community environments to each session.
Her style is client-centered and strength-based with a focus on solutions. In practice that means setting short-term goals, trying specific skills, and tracking what does or does not help. Sessions often include concrete tools from CBT and DBT and collaborative planning about next steps.
When substance use is part of the picture she uses motivational interviewing to clarify values and increase motivation for change. With trauma histories she applies trauma-focused techniques alongside skill building to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Lauren offers straightforward talk, skill practice, and problem-solving. She explains options, reviews what has worked before, and helps people choose practical steps they can try between sessions. To start, confirm current session options before booking and use the matching process on the site to schedule a first visit.
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How her approaches fit into online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It teaches practical strategies for anxiety, mood changes, sleep problems, and coping with daily stressors. DBT emphasizes skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it is often used when intense emotions or relationship difficulties are present.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore readiness for change. It helps people clarify their values and decide on small, achievable steps, particularly when addictions or ambivalence are part of the problem. Lauren can combine these methods to match a person’s needs and goals rather than relying on a single technique.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options, try tools, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative decision-making means the plan can change as goals and needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use skills-based exercises, homework, and brief coaching between visits to help apply new tools in daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What approach and style does she use in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and strength-based with a solution focus. She uses CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to teach skills and set short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working across residential substance abuse, adoption preservation, corrections, private practice, and with children and teens.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current options on the site before scheduling.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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