You don’t have to figure this out alone

Solution focused therapy to help you through - not just past - life’s toughest challenges

Adulting is hard, even when you’ve been at it for a while.

You thought your life was on track, but recently things have turned upside down. Maybe you've experienced a traumatic event, a loss, or watched a loved one struggle with mental health or addiction. Now you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and exhausted.

You might still be functioning—no one has noticed anything's wrong—but you don't feel like yourself. You're anxious, short-tempered, or can't seem to relax. You tell yourself you should be able to "move on," but you've reached the end of your coping skills and still can't "just get over it."

You've always been the one taking care of others, so needing help feels confusing, even like failure. But major life events—loss of a loved one, divorce, upheaval at work—aren't just about what happens. They shake your sense of who you are, shatter your certainty, and leave you picking up pieces you didn't even know had broken.

And that’s where I can help.


A woman with dark brown hair and fair skin wearing a red blouse, standing indoors near a wall with a sloped ceiling.

Hi, I’m Laura Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults in transition.

I have over 30 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, employee assistance programs, large corporations and nonprofits. This breadth has given me the ability to respond effectively to a wide range of challenges.

I believe your strengths are just as important—if not more so—than whatever you're struggling with. I'm here to help you rediscover yours and even develop some new ones. That feeling of being stuck doesn't mean you're broken. It's telling you that something in your life isn't working, and it's time to make a change.

Using a solutions-focused approach rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we'll work together to slow down that spinning-out-of-control feeling. We'll help you unclench your jaw, take a breath, and see things more clearly so you can make choices that work for you—in your work, relationships, and other areas of your life.

If you're struggling to keep it together, reach out to schedule a consultation. We will find your way toward a place where life feels manageable again.

MY SPECIALTIES

  • I help people who are so busy caring for others, they forget to care for themselves. We will create a plan to help you prioritize your needs while still attending to your life’s responsibilities.

  • As someone with extensive EAP experience and lived experience in many workplace settings, I can help you create a plan to cope with your workplace challenges.

  • Career changes, losses, health challenges, and changes in identity are all common experiences in midlife. This is a time of life that is both stressful and very rewarding.

  • A cancer diagnosis, whether in yourself or a loved one, is terrifying. Reaching the end of active treatment and entering remission comes with its own challenges as you may think you should be happy and ready to move on.

  • I provide support and guidance to people who are dealing with a loved one with a substance use or mental health problem.

  • You’ve lost an important member of your family. People don’t understand how much this is affecting you or tell you to move on and get over it. But you aren’t ready to move on and want to talk with someone who understands.

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

  • I see people in person at my office, conveniently located at 25 E Washington in Chicago’s Loop.

  • Therapy from the comfort of your home is another option. I offer Telehealth services throughout Illinois.

“When someone you love goes through a substance abuse crisis, it’s extremely frightening and confusing. Laura provided information that guided me through managing the process and support that helped me survive it.”

-S. S.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am available to see clients in person at 25 E Washington, conveniently located in the Loop near public transit and many parking options.

  • I am in network with Blue Cross PPO plans.

    If you have a commercial PPO plan with an out of network option, I will provide you with a superbill for reimbursement.

    I am happy to discuss options with you.

  • Call me directly at 312-219-2648 or email me at laura@lauraadamstherapy.com. I will respond as soon as I can, typically within 24 hours.

  • Yes, I can set up a free 15 minute consultation with you to determine if I am a good fit for you.

Laura Adams Therapy and Consultation PLLC