We want you to get the care you deserve.

A Place to Be Seen, Heard, and Supported

At Red Barn Balance, therapy is more than a service — it’s a partnership.

We believe healing starts with feeling safe, supported, and truly understood. Whether you're navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, or a major life transition, our goal is to walk with you on your journey toward balance and inner strength.

This practice was built to feel like a refuge — warm, rustic, and real. No clinical coldness, no judgment — just a grounded, compassionate space to do the work that matters.

Laurie Longfield MA, MS, LCPC Founder of Red Barn Balance PLLC
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Laurie Longfield, MA, MeD, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Grief Educator

With over 23 years of experience, Laurie Longfield brings a deep well of compassion, insight, and clinical expertise to her work with children, teens, and adults.

Laurie believes in showing up fully for her clients — with honesty, hope, and humility. She draws from a variety of evidence-based practices to support each person’s unique needs, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Person-Centered & Humanistic Approaches

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Play Therapy & Sandtray

  • Grief Counseling (Certified Grief Educator – David Kessler, Grief.com)

Laurie’s career began in 2003, working with children and families impacted by trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, and depression. She went on to serve in the Chicago Public School system, where she led special education services and school-based mental health initiatives while supporting students and families through complex challenges.

In 2020, Laurie transitioned into private practice, where she continues her work with individuals across the lifespan — helping clients process loss, manage stress, heal old wounds, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Education & Credentials

 
MA, Professional Counseling – Illinois School of Professional Psychology
MEd, Educational Leadership – Concordia University Chicago
BA, Psychology – Barat College of DePaul University
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC #180.015999, State of Illinois)
Certified Grief Educator – Trained by David Kessler, Grief.com
SPACE Trained – Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
Member – Illinois Counseling Association

What Clients Are Saying

  • “Laurie is thoughtful, challenges me when I need it, and always makes me feel like I’m not alone in what I’m facing.”

  • “I always feel safe, supported, and heard. Laurie’s empathy, insight, and encouragement have made a huge difference in my life.”

  • “Laurie helped me understand myself better and find strategies that actually work. My mood and mindset have improved so much.”

Check your insurance.

We usually take many commonly known insurances.

We want therapy to be accessible — and we don’t want finances to stand in the way of your healing.

Red Barn Balance currently accepts:

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

  • UnitedHealthcare (Optum)

  • Oscar (Optum)

  • Oxford (Optum)

  • Quest Behavioral Health

Private Pay Rates:

  • Initial Intake Session – $215

  • Standard Session – $185

  • Sliding scale options available — please reach out to discuss what works for you.

If you’re unsure about coverage or how to get started, feel free to text or email. We’re happy to help you navigate the process.

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Get started with Red Barn Balance, today.