- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Self esteem
About Lapree
Lapree Crawford is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with family conflict and concerns about motivation and confidence.
In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving. She helps clients put words to what feels overwhelming and identify small steps they can try between meetings. When family tensions come up she talks through communication patterns and everyday interactions that influence stress at home.
Lapree pays attention to feelings of emptiness, abandonment, guilt, and shame. She helps people untangle those emotions and consider how they affect choices at work and in relationships. Money and workplace issues are treated as part of a person’s broader life context rather than separate problems.
Life purpose is one of the topics she addresses with clients who feel directionless after a change in work, relationships, or health. Sessions look at values, realistic next steps, and how to test new ideas without large upfront commitments. The approach is practical and paced to the client’s comfort level.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button. Fees vary by location and the subscription can be canceled at any time.
Approaches she uses and how online sessions work
Lapree works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical strategies. One common way is to use problem-solving and behavioral experiments to test small changes; this helps when anxiety, low motivation, or workplace stress make action feel hard. Another approach is focused talk work that looks at feelings like shame, guilt, or abandonment to understand how they influence decisions and relationships; this can help when emotional patterns keep repeating.Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to figure out which techniques match their goals and comfort. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting plans as needs change rather than sticking to a single method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed. Licensed professionals can also use video or phone to reduce bandwidth needs or avoid being on camera, depending on the format offered. These practical benefits help sessions fit into everyday life while the therapist and client focus on real steps toward clearer direction.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, guilt and shame, loneliness, money issues, and workplace concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical conversation and problem-solving to clarify values and next steps. Sessions aim to identify small, testable actions clients can try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has four years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, motivation, and family issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and practices with that credential in mind.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and services are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.