My Approach to Helping
Lauren Zolecki-Polzin has over 15 years of experience helping clients of all ages, races and sexual orientations manage mental health and substance abuse issues in individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy modalities. Lauren prides herself on being open and affirming working with people from all walks of life! Lauren\'s primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, however she uses an eclectic blend of therapy techniques as needed and as is appropriate.
She graduated with her Master\'s degree in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL in 2007. She has an extensive history of assisting clients dealing with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, sexual identity and sexual orientation issues and other problems in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Lauren is passionate about helping clients reach their therapy goals by making the client an integral part of the treatment plan while allowing you to come as you are to a place of unconditional support. She is looking forward to working with you on developing healthy coping skills and overcoming your personal challenges!