Ferrara Lund, LCSW

Support for anxiety, trauma, and healthier relationships

Attachment focused care
Skills for anxiety
Relationship pattern support

About Ferrara Lund

Ferrara Lund, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who supports adults navigating complex emotions and life circumstances with care and clarity. Her work centers on helping people move through concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and the effects of trauma, while fostering a compassionate, affirming space where clients can better understand their inner world and build practical strategies for change.

Her clinical focus includes social anxiety, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and patterns connected to attachment and relationship dynamics. Ferrara is especially committed to helping clients strengthen self-esteem, develop self-compassion, and work through guilt and shame that can keep them feeling stuck. She also supports individuals facing major transitions, including divorce, as well as those working on body image and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Ferrara approaches therapy by meeting each client where they are and honoring their lived experience. With a collaborative style that emphasizes individual strengths, she helps clients identify goals, make sense of challenges, and create a path toward steadier coping and more satisfying connections.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ferrara Lund have?

Ferrara Lund has 10 years of experience supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.

Is Ferrara Lund a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ferrara Lund is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License number: IL LCSW 149027079.

In which languages does Ferrara Lund provide therapy?

Ferrara Lund provides therapy in English.

Where is Ferrara Lund located?

Ferrara Lund is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Ferrara Lund as my therapist?

You can work with Ferrara Lund through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and preferences.

Does Ferrara Lund work with international clients?

No. Ferrara Lund does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ferrara Lund cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online

Ferrara Lund integrates established therapy methods to help clients make sense of emotions, relationships, and stress responses in everyday life. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new ways of responding, which can be useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication, which can be especially helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships become difficult. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relationship experiences shape current connection patterns, supporting clients who want to build healthier bonds and respond differently to triggers tied to closeness, fear of abandonment, or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ferrara collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what feels most helpful, and adjust the pace and tools over time based on needs, preferences, and progress.

Online therapy can make support easier to fit into real life. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for added flexibility and continuity between sessions.

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