- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Lauren
Lauren Oestmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting struggles, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Lauren's background includes work in residential substance abuse settings, adoption preservation, corrections, and private practice. That range gives her experience with practical problems that carry over into day-to-day life. She foregrounds what people can do next, not just what went wrong.
Her style is client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused. In sessions she often uses clear, skills-based approaches. Conversations tend to move toward concrete steps and small experiments people can try between meetings.
Lauren uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to address thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and stressful reactions. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help with change and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect present behavior.
People who prefer a practical, action-oriented approach often find her way of working helpful. She will talk through current problems, build skills to manage intense feelings like anger, and set short-term goals for change. The focus is on what works in daily life and how to keep trying new strategies.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lauren commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful reactions. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help manage intense feelings like anger and improve relationships.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck about making changes. That approach relies on reflective conversation to clarify values and build internal motivation rather than pushing a set plan. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, try strategies, and adjust as needed.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, shorten commute time, and allow focused check-ins when momentum is needed. They also let people practice skills in the environments where problems occur. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework so online work fits everyday life without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep issues, parenting, self-esteem, career and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused. Sessions emphasize practical skills and small steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in a range of settings including residential substance abuse, adoption preservation, corrections, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.