Meet Our Team

Lasma Maher

LCPC

Lasma Maher, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, balances her artistic background with therapeutic expertise. Lasma’s passion lies with guiding clients through creative exploration to support their therapeutic journeys. Her mastery of art therapy intertwined with various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Brief Solution Focused Therapies brings a unique approach to her practice, yielding powerful healing effects. She works with various artistic mediums including pencils, watercolors, crayons, collages, clay, among others.
Her experience lies primarily in working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, school- related challenges, and trauma. Lasma has employed art therapy as a meaningful resource for children on the autism spectrum, helping them monitor their behavior and thought patterns. Additionally, she has extensive experience supporting adults overcoming substance abuse disorders.
Lasma obtained her master’s in Art Therapy/Counseling from Adler University in 2018, complementing her prior achievement of a master’s in Fine Art and Design from the Latvian Art Academy. This dual expertise equips her with a distinctive blend of skills and experiences, enriching the support she provides to her clients.
Outside her professional endeavors, solace and inspiration find Lasma through activities like folk dancing, painting, drawing, yoga, and exploration of the world through travel. This dedication to both the art of healing and personal creative endeavors highlights her holistic approach to well-being.

Languages: Russian, Latvian.