Empowering clients through life’s shifting tides
At Eleven Seventeen, LTD, therapy is more than creating a safe space to emote— it’s about practicing real evidence-based therapeutic skills that make a difference in your daily life.
Utilizing trusted approaches like DBT, CBT, and ACT lays the foundation to help clients find new ways to cope with stress, manage emotions, and shift patterns that feel “stuck”.
With empathy, accountability & humor, we will try out these “tools” in real time, setting realistic goals that you carry with beyond each session.
“The world is a giant pool of moving vibrations,
waves of energy emitted from all beings.
when we cultivate our minds,
we cleanse our personal vibe.
we reclaim our power by not yielding to what flows around us
and by allowing what is within us to come forward.
remember, the energy you most often repeat
is the energy you will most easily connect with.
your vibration is always shining
and affecting your environment.”
-yung pueblo
Lauren Howard, LCPC, CADC — the therapist behind 11:17, LTD.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of Illinois.
I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a Child/Adolescent specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology,
Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Bradley University- Go Braves!
🌊 Skills Training
In skills sessions, we build DBT tools you can use the same week: mindfulness to steady the mind, emotion regulation to lower intensity, distress tolerance to get through storms, and interpersonal effectiveness to communicate clearly. Each meeting ends with a doable practice plan so progress is visible and measurable.
🌅 Individual Therapy
Individual sessions offer a steady harbor to notice patterns that pull you under and strengthen the skills that help you stay afloat. Through a dialectical lens, we honor what is and move toward what’s next.
Mindfulness in Nature
Sometimes the most powerful therapy room is outside. Whether it’s sunshine, rain, or wind, we may step outdoors for mindful walking or awareness practices. By noticing the weather exactly as it is, you’ll begin to practice radical acceptance — a reminder that, just like the weather, life’s challenges can be faced with openness and curiosity.
🌤 Parenting Support
Parenting sessions translate therapeutic interventions into real-life routines—coaching caregivers on validation, limits, and repair so your family can ride the tides together. We can meet with your child present or separately.
Together, we create family home contracts to foster independence & build consistency- reducing the power struggles that often arise in daily life.
With permission, I collaborate with teachers, school teams, and pediatric providers to keep everyone rowing in the same direction.
Your Questions, Answered
What should I expect during the first session?
The first session is a relaxed conversation where we discuss your concerns, gather background history, outline goals, and answer any initial questions about the process.
Intake sessions typically run 60-75 minutes, depending on age/stage of life.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of next steps along with a roadmap
Do you take insurance or provide a superbill for reimbursement?
Yes to both! Currently in network with Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, & QuestBH.
Est. reinstatement with all other major insurance providers, including BCBS, by April 2026.
After each session, we can issue detailed invoices &/or superbills that you may submit to your insurance provider or keep for personal records.