Mental Health Counseling
You’ve Got This!
Does the world feels a bit chaotic at the moment? Is your body feeling odd or are your thoughts racing? This could be tough to believe, but you’ve got this. It’s at this point where it could be helpful to just take a deep breath, hold it for a few seconds and then slowly release. Feel free to do that as many times as you need. Sometimes simply asking your body to let go of the stress as you exhale can help you get through a tough moment.
In the meantime, we want to thank you for pausing here to learn more about Inner Focus, LLC. Our area of specialization is helping those manage the repercussions of complex trauma. We understand how having to endure external adverse circumstances can profoundly impact optimal mental health. We are here to help you better understand these challenges so you can acquire greater autonomy navigating the impact.
Maybe you’re not fully ready yet to collaborate with a therapist. It’s a difficult decision for sure. As we believe the alliance formed between client and therapist is of utmost importance, do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions before getting started.
Get in Touch
If you would like move forward, contact Inner Focus at yourinnerfocus@gmail.com or 708-714-2958.
About
Lauri Dishman is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 20 years of experience in mental health services. In that time, Ms. Dishman has developed specialities in the areas of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, career development and adjustment counseling for adults who are blind or visually impaired.
For over a decade, Lauri served as Manager of Counseling Services at Second Sense (formerly Guild for the Blind) in Chicago where she developed and managed the Counseling Center. She also served for 8 years as adjunct professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and was active with the Illinois Counseling Association and Illinois Career Development Association.
Lauri earned a Master’s degree in Counseling and Organizational Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunication (Broadcasting) from the University of Florida.