Nancy Watson (LCSW, CADC) is a psychotherapist at Lake Forest Wellness (Lake Forest, Illinois) specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns. Nancy is passionate about helping clients navigate mental health challenges, manage developmental and life transitions, and achieve their personal goals. Her multifaceted approach incorporates a variety of clinical methodologies that value individual needs and encourage clients to effectively embrace and implement strategies to improve their functioning and realize their full potential.

In addition to her private practice work, Ms. Watson has served as a counselor at Lake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS), where she provided social-emotional support to students, parents, and faculty. Her experience within the school system deepened her understanding of child and adolescent development, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, and the unique challenges facing students and families in educational settings.

Ms. Watson is also active in the community, serving on numerous professional advisory boards and engaging with social service organizations committed to the mental health and well-being of our youth. A frequent speaker, her recent presentations to educational, social service, and community emotional health forums have been focused on anxiety, depression, and building
resilience in our youth.

In her free time, Ms. Watson enjoys cooking, traveling, pilates, reading, and spending time with her family.