Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Grief

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling

Online in Illinois

8 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Lorin accepts 21 insurers

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners IPA

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Kane County

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Silver Cross

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO - Blue Choice

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Compsych

First Health Network

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Lorin

Hello! My name is Lorin Dunston. I currently hold my LCSW and CADC, and I'm in the process of finishing my PhD. I typically work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, grief, bipolar disorder, and more. I enjoy helping individuals find a new sense of self, love themselves fully, discover new coping skills, and navigate postpartum challenges.

I enjoy working in an informal setting — think of our sessions as talking to your best friend who can never tell your secrets. We'll use modalities like CBT, DBT, grief therapy, and interpersonal therapy. I like to first focus on getting comfortable with each other, creating goals, identifying what may be hard to discuss, and moving forward with growth.

I look forward to working with each and every one of you. I prefer working with ages 10 and above, but I'm always open to a new challenge. Feel free to schedule with me and let's work things out together!

"As an individual who has experienced personal trauma, depression, and anxiety, I have an authentic understanding of how the impact of life circumstances and navigating a new sense of self can be challenging."

Get to know Lorin

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I decided to become a therapist because when I worked in the hospitals (as a nurse) I would get stopped in rooms and assist my patients with processing some bad news they have gotten, assist them with their feelings if their family couldn't visit or comfort them if they had a procedure coming up that gave them anxiety. The patients would tell me that I should be a therapist and that I was "gifted". I then decided to enroll in the social work program and take it seriously.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I am open to working with any and everyone. I am not a judgemental individual. If I had to choose specifically, I would say I prefer individuals that are truly ready to work on self.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I wish individuals knew that it's not just about the work you do while in session, but to also consider the work that they need to do outside of the sessions as well.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

They can expect to not only discuss what brought them into therapy, but to also discuss who they would like to be or what skills they would like to leave with when discharge from therapy occurs.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I like to discover who the person is, what may be triggering to discuss, and overall learn from the client what is and is not okay with them so each treatment plan and session is tailored to their exact need.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBipolar Disorder, Eating Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Life Transition, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Self-Harming, Adoption, Antisocial Personality, Caregivers, Impulse Control Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Mood Disorders, Panic Attack, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Gender Identity / Transgender, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Alcohol Use, Substance Use, Family Conflict, Parenting, School Issues, Divorce, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

ApproachesFeminist, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Play Therapy, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Systems, Behavioral Therapy, Coaching, Energy Psychology, Family / Marital, Intensive Therapy, Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Person-Centered Therapy, Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy (PACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal, Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Culturally Sensitive