Lora Proia is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, adolescents, and couples. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from National-Louis University and a Professional Educator License (PEL), bringing a strong foundation in both clinical and educational settings.

With more than 12 years in private practice, Lora has helped clients work through anxiety, depression, grief, OCD tendencies, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her background includes extensive work in schools as a high school and junior high counselor and teacher, giving her unique insight into the needs of youth and families. Now fully focused on private practice, she offers compassionate, empowering, and tailored care to every client.

Her counseling style is direct, educational, and grounded in compassion and empowerment. She draws from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. Lora is passionate about helping others heal and grow, and she takes a collaborative approach when working with parents to support children and teens. As a parent of two grown children, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work.

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your relationship, Lora provides a safe and supportive space to explore challenges and move forward with confidence.