About

Illinois licensed clinical social worker offering hybrid therapy for teens and adults 12+: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, CBT, DBT, couples and family therapy, plus emotional regulation workshops for schools and parents in Cook and Lake Counties.

Lauren Raphael, LCSW

Lauren Raphael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience helping teens, adults, couples, and families navigate ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, school-related issues, relationship stress, divorce, and autism spectrum challenges (Level 1). Lauren offers both virtual therapy across Illinois and in-person sessions in Northbrook.

who Lauren helps

Therapy for Teens, Adults, Couples & Families

Lauren commonly works with people who are experiencing:

  • Challenges related to attention/focus, time management, organization, planning, problem-solving (executive functioning)

  • Anxiety, worry, panic, or overthinking

  • Depression, low motivation, or feeling “stuck”

  • Stress from divorce, separation, or co-parenting

  • Relationship and communication struggles

  • School issues: academic stress, organization, mood, and motivation

  • Autism spectrum-related social, emotional, and daily living challenges

Lauren Raphael’s style is warm, straightforward, and rooted in evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT-informed skills, and family systems work. Together, you’ll focus on practical tools you can actually use between sessions.

experience & credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social (LCSW) in Illinois since 1997, License #149008215

  • Over 25 years of experience providing therapy to teens, adults, couples, and families

  • Specialized training in anxiety, depression, and mood disorders

  • Expertise in ADHD and executive functioning challenges, including work with high-achieving professionals

  • Extensive experience with relationship concerns, divorce, and co-parenting

  • Experience supporting teens and adults with autism spectrum disorder, Level 1

  • Ten years of school social work and special education advocacy experience, supporting students ages 12 through college

  • Master of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago, 1995

  • Administrative Endorsement in Educational Leadership, Type 75, Concordia University, 2014

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1989

Ready to get started

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to feel more grounded, connected, and supported, Lauren would be honored to work with you.

  • Telehealth: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

  • In-Person in Northbrook: Thursday

You can call, email, or use the contact form to schedule an appointment or ask about consulting services.