Lara Hayes, MSW

I received my BSW (2018) and MSW (2019) from the University of South Carolina, where I specialized my studies in trauma-informed care for children, youth, and families, to further enable my ability to facilitate healing spaces through the holistic understanding of a trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive lens. I have significant experience working with those navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidality, grief/loss, low self-esteem, and ADHD. I also work with individuals undergoing life changes, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and families, all striving for mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. I do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all,” approach—I am here to work with you to help you find what works best for you. I lead therapy through narrative and strengths-based approaches, paired with CBT (understanding the “why”) and DBT (implementing mindful change).

I have significant experience working with those navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidality, grief/loss, low self-esteem, and ADHD. I also work with individuals undergoing life changes, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and families, all striving for mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. I do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all,” approach.
I am here to work with you to help you find what works best for you. I lead therapy through narrative and strengths-based approaches, paired with CBT (understanding the “why”) and DBT (implementing mindful change). I provide therapy services in the office or through Telehealth, and primarily serve Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette, Skokie, Northbrook, Winnetka.