Genuine and Empathic Counseling Services is a Counseling Center in Arlington Heights, IL

All self pay clients are eligible for adjusted rates. Please call to inquire.

My name is Dr. Laura Pembrook of Genuine and Empathic Counseling Services, and I am a professional counselor in Arlington Heights, IL. I am licensed, nationally certified, and board-certified, with education from Concordia University and the University of Iowa. I have over 28 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and many other therapies allows me to best address each patient's specific needs and provide the most effective guidance and solutions.

As your counselor, my services cover individual counseling, couples therapy, in-person counseling, relationship counseling, and family counseling. My specialties include treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more, allowing me to tackle issues such as self-esteem, grief, and co-dependency at the source. Whether you need telehealth, online counseling, or online therapy, my services are available over the internet, phone, and FaceTime if you cannot come into my office for any reason.

I am here to help you get through the most difficult times of your life, so to schedule a free 30-minute consultation over the phone, please contact me at Genuine and Empathic Counseling Services today.


What Makes Us Proud
  • Certified Trauma Specialist
  • Gottman Trained in Couples and Marital Counseling
  • Licensed and Certified
  • Over 28 Years of Experience
  • Trained in Various Therapies
Locations Served
  • Arlington Heights, IL