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My experience includes supporting youth and adults with a wide range of life and mental health challenges in a variety of clinical and community settings, as well as teaching the next generation of therapist healers. I focus on supporting individual adults with addiction (as well as their family members), trauma-survivors, those struggling with self-criticism and low self-worth, as well as helping people navigate a variety of life transitions. I also enjoy working with folks new to therapy.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) with over five years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges related to relationships, anxiety, stress, trauma, and depression. My background spans school settings, child and family services, and the medical field, allowing me to support clients across different life stages and experiences. I’ve worked with adolescents, emerging and middle-aged adults, older adults, and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and sexual identity backgrounds. Whether I’m helping a couple rebuild trust, guiding a parent and child through conflict, or supporting someone coping with loss, I aim to create a space that feels accepting, grounded, and safe.

I received my Master's in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2014. My clinical values are deeply rooted in the ethos of social work, which is that to understand any person, you must understand the context of their life. This includes your family of origin, socioeconomic status, any discrimination you face, and your religious or spiritual belief system. All of these parts of your life will be essential to bring into the therapy space to understand best what ails you and where we might find remedies within you and your community.

I love helping both children and adults to cope better with stress, feel more hopeful about the future, and to process difficult moments from the past. Many of my clients have the goal to start living a life that aligns with their values; getting closer to what really matters to them. I see the goal of therapy as helping a client to live, work, learn, and play more freely. That might mean helping a child be brave enough to speak in front of their classmates or help an adult learn to set boundaries in their relationships.

I'm a lifelong learner who has many specialties, but my primary specialties would include Exposure and Response Prevention (Anxiety and OCD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (PTSD), ACT (Depression), Theraplay (children 0-5), treatments for neurodiverse peoples (ADHD and ASD), and Psychological Testing. I can also offer services in Spanish and English.

I appreciate the bravery it took to search for a therapist, and I hope I get the chance to help you and your family carve the next step forward. You are welcome to message me with questions or to set up a quick consult call to see what it'd be like to work with me. I guarantee I will respond to your inquiry within 2 business days.

My name is Jennifer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I offer integrative therapeutic support designed to promote deep healing and lasting change.

My approach blends mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, holistic healing practices, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to help clients explore root causes of suffering, transform limiting beliefs, and reconnect with a greater sense of balance and self-compassion.

Welcome! I have 30 years of experience supporting people through a variety of life challenges. I am a trauma-informed therapist and my specialties include helping with anxiety, trauma, stress management, life transitions, and depression. My deep, intuitive understanding includes lived experience, and clinical wisdom that only comes with decades of practice and life.

My approach to therapy includes Somatic-Focused therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Compassion-Focused therapy, Polyvagal-informed, and Psychodynamic therapy. I am also a Certified Yoga Therapist so I am able to integrate the ancient tools of yoga into my work with you if you are interested; breath-based gentle movement, meditation, visualization, etc. The breath is the gateway to the central nervous system--calming and strengthening it is the key to reducing anxiety and healing trauma. This broad approach allows me to meet you where you are at while holding a safe, supportive space for you.

Working with others on their healing journey is my life's passion. We will start by building a strong, supportive relationship; warmth, compassion, and respect are at the very heart of my work. Our sessions will be tailored to fit your specific needs. I understand that seeking help can be difficult and it takes courage to take that first step. I will be honored to join you on your healing journey towards a more joyful life.