Laura McDonald

Laura McDonald, L.C.S.W., received her Master’s in Social Work in 1986 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois.  She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families.  For many years she worked for a social service agency where she received extensive training and experience.  She joined Arbor Counseling Center in 2006 and continues to provide therapy to a wide range of clients.  She works with adults (age 18 and over).  She has a special interest in working with older adults and/or their families around age-related issues.  She is known for her warm, compassionate and empathetic approach in working with clients.  Laura understands and is respectful of her clients’ own unique experiences.  She uses an integrative approach to providing therapy using a variety of techniques which are tailored to the specific needs of the clients. The focus is on identifying and building on her clients’ strengths, helping them to set appropriate goals, and providing the necessary tools in order to achieve these goals which will create positive changes.

Areas of specialty include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family issues
• Life-stage issues
• Grief and loss

Laura is an in-network provider for many major insurance companies including Aetna, APS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, Cigna, Humana, PHCS, Magellan and Value Options to name a few.  Laura is also an in-network provider for numerous employee assistance programs.  She can be reached at 847-913-0393, extension 130. To make an appointment, or if you have any questions concerning insurance, please call our Office Managers at 847-913-0393.

Locations: Buffalo Grove & Hoffman Estates