About Me

“I’m not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”

Carl Jung

Life is full of many choices, demands, and obstacles. I am here to help you achieve harmony, wholeness, and balance within yourself and your relationships. Just because your past didn’t turn out how you wanted it to, doesn’t mean your future can’t be better than you ever imagined. Change is something needed to better yourself, love yourself, and truly be happy. Change is hard and scary at times, but progress is impossible without change. Never stop working on being the best person you can be. Do your best, believe in yourself, know your strengths, and harness your power. I would be honored to help you on your journey.

Testimonials

I have been seeing Laura Pembrook for awhile now, and she has helped me through some very hard situations. Laura has taught me how to set boundaries and protect myself from harmful people. I feel so much more confident and relaxed since I have been working with her on my issues.

Emma- Prospect Heights

Laura is a great counselor who really takes the time to get to know and understand her clients. She has been flexible in always fitting me in with my crazy schedule. I always feel at ease after talking to her. Laura is very positive and uplifting and has helped me move forward in my life.

Tracy- Chicago

Laura is a great listener. She is very intelligent and professional and at the same time extremely caring and empathic. She is like my cheerleader, always motivating and encouraging me to be the best person I can be.

Richard- Morton Grove

I came to see Laura for help with codependency. She really has this subject nailed. No longer do I feel the need to educate the therapist. My relationships have improved and my self-esteem has skyrocketed since seeing her.

Shelly- Northbrook

Laura was so kind and caring when I came in for counseling after my mom passed away a year ago. I appreciated her soft spoken nature and felt like she really listened to me. She gave me good ideas on how to cope with my feelings of grief and loss that experienced. Laura has been invaluable during this hard time in my life.

-Anonymous

When I walked into my very first therapy session ever, I felt nervous. Once I sat down with Laura, I quickly learned that I had no reason to feel that way. Laura is a great listener, and provides a safe place to speak freely and reflect on difficult emotional topics. Even if you feel as if you've fallen down the rabbit hole, Laura is there holding a guiding light with a calm, positive demeanor. She has provided me the tools to help me make positive choices in my life, set realistic goals, and deal with difficult situations. Laura genuinely cares about her client's health and well being!

-Anonymous

I began seeing Laura last spring at a time I broke up with my boyfriend, felt very depressed, and had very low self-esteem. After my sessions, I feel more confident, open, and ready to tackle the day. I have learned to love myself first, feel more positive about myself and my future, and am in a new relationship with a really great man. I continue to see Laura for continued support. She is very easy to talk to, down to earth, and a great help in coping with my life.

-Anonymous

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