What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I saw Dr. Lakin-Starr for about 5 years at Masonic and she was truly an excellent therapist. As someone who worked in mental health and therapy, I felt she provided excellent care, taking into account my personality, education and experiences. She challenged me at times which I think is necessary to grow as a person, in individual and group therapy. I only did 1 group of hers (Psychodrama), for a short period of time and this helped me to see inside myself as well. She is very compassionate but also knows how to be direct in a professional manner. She has a wide range of experience in different modalities of psychiatric care and I would would highly recommend her to anyone, whatever treatment they require. ”
EAMore than 1 year ago
“Last year my family had the privilege of being patients of Dr. Britanny Lankin-Starr. She is very professional and trustworthy. Our family highly recommends her. She made a great impact in our lives.
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MMMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Culturally Sensitive
Play Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr
Dr. Brittany Lakin-Starr is a warm, compassionate, and experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology and Master's in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and her Bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico. She is the co-founder and co-executive director of the Chicago Center for Growth and Change and previously worked for seven years as a staff psychologist at Illinois Masonic Medical Center. With 20 years of experience, she treats adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Lakin-Starr addresses anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, school issues, relationship challenges, and adjustment difficulties. She also supports individuals navigating life transitions such as young and emerging adulthood, becoming a couple, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.
She offers an individualized treatment approach tailored to each patient, using insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and Psychodrama, a creative arts therapy. Additionally, she provides specialty treatments, including certification in Gottman Couples Therapy and Psychodrama, as well as EMDRIA training in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Dr. Lakin-Starr has served as adjunct faculty at Loyola University Chicago and frequently lectured at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She also appeared on The 50 Minute Hour podcast with Dr. Zachary Friedman, where she discussed psychodrama.
The Chicago Center for Growth and Change is a dedicated team of clinical psychologists with the knowledge, education, and expertise to help you create significant improvements in your mental health, quality of life, and relationships. They offer an individualized approach in a safe and compassionate environment and provide specialized treatments to meet your needs.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $290 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 55 minutes
Office location
Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Chicago Center for Growth and Change (CCGC)
25 E Washington St, Ste 1717, Chicago, IL 60602
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy
Education and training
- Loyola University Chicago, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Loyola University Chicago, Master’s in Psychology
- University of New Mexico (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
- American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama
Awards and publications
- MVP Award, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Winter 2016
- Certified in Psychodrama
NPI number
1023316254
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I really can't say enough good things about Dr. Lakin-Starr. Ive been a patient of hers for almost four years now and am happy I was able to follow her to her new practice. I was very against therapy just from my past experiences. They never really gave any insight into your problems or guidance on how to overcome or fix them. After a bad breakup it was recommended I try again. So I did and I couldn't be happier with the work Dr. Lakin-Starr has done with me over the years. She helped me develop a plan and skills I needed to get past the problems in my life. She is the only psychologist I have ever had that took the time to really get to know me and try to understand what I was and am still going through. She is very compassionate and easy to talk to. She does her work to help you but you also need to do a lot of work to help yourself. She always gives great guidance without being bossy although she will challenge you every now and then but in a good way. She will help you make connections between your past and how it affects you now. She's so good you'll eventually start making connections on your own. Again I cannot say enough good things about her and her practice. She has become an invaluable guide to help me get my life back on track.
More than 1 year agoKS
I saw Dr. Lakin-Starr for about 5 years at Masonic and she was truly an excellent therapist. As someone who worked in mental health and therapy, I felt she provided excellent care, taking into account my personality, education and experiences. She challenged me at times which I think is necessary to grow as a person, in individual and group therapy. I only did 1 group of hers (Psychodrama), for a short period of time and this helped me to see inside myself as well. She is very compassionate but also knows how to be direct in a professional manner. She has a wide range of experience in different modalities of psychiatric care and I would would highly recommend her to anyone, whatever treatment they require.
More than 1 year agoEA
Last year my family had the privilege of being patients of Dr. Britanny Lankin-Starr. She is very professional and trustworthy. Our family highly recommends her. She made a great impact in our lives.
More than 1 year agoMM
I am so thankful to have found Dr. Lakin-Starr. She's so passionate, patient, and skilled when it comes to helping her patients. Not only has she impacted my life for the better, but I've seen her do the same for others during group therapy as well. I can't recommend her enough.
More than 1 year agoFD
I would recommend anyone to see her. I was having panic attacks and did not even realize it. Not only did she diagnose what was happening, but she helped me work through them and showed me the tools to make them completely stop.
She is very sympathetic and understanding and makes you feel comfortable and at ease.
More than 1 year agoRS
Dr. Brittany Lakin-Starr is a caring and outstanding professional. Her manner is wonderfully kind, but she also means business and wants to understand and address each patient's reason for visiting. My wife and I deeply appreciated Dr. Lakin-Starr's successful assistance with our daughter. We have unqualified praise and respect for Dr. Brittany Lakin-Starr.
More than 1 year agoAW
Dr. Lakin-Starr is a wonderful doctor and a human being. She not only helped my teenage daughter recover from her severe depression and ADHD, but she also helped us find several specialists to treat my daughter's multiple undiagnosed illnesses, ADHD and tinnitus. Now, my daughter is fully recovered from her depression and tinnitus as well as learned to accept and deal with her ADHD.
My husband and I owe my daughter's life to Dr. Lakin-Starr. And for that, we will be forever grateful to her. We highly recommend Dr. Lakin-Starr.
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Where is Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr's office located?
Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Starr's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr have?
Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr is certified by American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr?
Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr speak?
Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Dr. Brittany Lynn Lakin Starr. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.