Laura Diaz, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

About Laura Diaz

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Laura Diaz

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 9 years of experience in crisis and family services. I earned both my Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University. My background includes working with adults, adolescents, children, and families in community mental health, as well as supervising a crisis team. Through this work, I have supported people through some of the hardest moments of their lives. I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I help my clients build coping skills, process painful experiences, and strengthen their sense of self and their relationships so they can create meaningful, lasting change. Born in Colombia and fluent in both Spanish and English, I bring a bicultural perspective to my work. I am committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care, and I offer therapy sessions in both languages. My therapeutic approach is warm, direct, and integrative. I draw on evidence-based modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for healing. I often use the image of tending a garden to describe the process of growth: healing takes patience, care, and the right conditions. I practice at Next Step Collective in Oak Park, where I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions. I am currently accepting new clients with private insurance, and intake appointments are often available within 24–48 hours. La semilla ya está en ti — demos el siguiente paso juntos. The seed is already within you — let's take the next step together.

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In-network insurances

Laura Diaz, LCSW has +25 in-network plans.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $175 for 50 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Laura Diaz, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

Next Step Collective

1101 Lake St, Ste 200A 201, Oak Park, IL 60301

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Education and background

Practice names

Next Step Collective

Education and training

Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1083138952

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Laura Diaz?

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Is Laura Diaz accepting new patients?

Laura Diaz generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Laura Diaz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Laura Diaz accept my insurance?

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What practice does Laura Diaz work with?

Laura Diaz works with Next Step Collective.

Where is Laura Diaz's office located?

Laura Diaz has 2 office locations, including in Spillertown and Oak Park, view full addresses on Laura Diaz's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Diaz?

Laura Diaz frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Diaz on their profile.