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Laura Ritchason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3301 Resource Parkway, Suite 3, Dekalb, IL 60115
Let's Connect (815) 205-6878
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When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressers, it is not uncommon for them to feel as if their lives have unraveled. My dedication is to bring healing to individual who have experienced traumatic and stressful events. I know that no single approach is right for everyone, so I have been trained in a range of therapeutic techniques that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Solution Focused and Mindfulness. Through these approaches, I am able to help my clients find healthy perceptions of themselves in order to make changes and find a more peaceful and calming place in their lives.
Opening up during counseling sessions can be difficult and sometimes scary for some, often times there can be an apprehension in which individuals may feel they will be judged. I provide a safe, relaxing and compassionate atmosphere where individuals will immediately notice a calming place in which they can openly talk about difficult subjects.
Call or Email Laura Ritchason now for a free 15 minute consultation - (815) 205-6878
Let's Connect (815) 205-6878
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Laura Ritchason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.014765 Laura Ritchason
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Kaplan University BS Psychology / 2012
- Attended Capella University , MS Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Neurofeedback
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Location
Novo: Renewing Joy in Life
3301 Resource Parkway
Suite 3
Dekalb, IL 60115
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Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP)
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Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) is designed to help individuals in their efforts to develop healthy, mutually supportive relationships and eliminate domestic violence from their lives. Through education and support, individuals who have committed acts of domestic violence can learn alternative methods of communicating with their partners and begin to build relationships that allow for open respectful communication and trust.
Expertise
Addiction
Anger Management
Peer Relationships
Age
Adults
Location
Novo: Renewing Joy in Life
3301 Resource Parkway
Suite 3
Dekalb, IL 60115
Email Laura Ritchason about this group or call - (815) 205-6878
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (815) 205-6878
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Laura Ritchason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC