Jay Matheson
(he/him)
New to Grow
I’m Jarom “Jay” Matheson, a licensed clinical psychotherapist based in Chicago. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, using CBT, DBT skills, and trauma-informed care. I am trained in EMDR. I focus on helping clients feel understood, build coping tools, and move toward meaningful emotional growth and lasting change.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you and what brings you in. I’ll ask about your current concerns, goals, and relevant background at your pace. We’ll also review confidentiality and answer any questions. The goal is to create a safe, collaborative space and begin shaping a direction for our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I create a calm, supportive space where clients can show up as they are—no perfection required. I’m collaborative, practical, and focused on helping people make sense of what’s going on while building real-life coping skills. I take the work seriously, but not myself too seriously.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions who are seeking meaningful change, growth, and emotional healing. I work well with clients who value a collaborative, supportive therapeutic relationship and are open to building insight, developing coping skills, and improving emotional well-being through evidence-based approaches tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
I identify as
Man
White
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Arlo
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier coping skills. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. My approach supports clients in building balance, resilience, and healthier coping strategies.
EMDR
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process trauma, reduce emotional distress, and build healthier responses to difficult experiences. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and focused on healing and resilience.
Psychoeducation
I provide psychoeducation to help clients better understand their emotions, behaviors, symptoms, and mental health concerns. My approach empowers clients with knowledge and practical tools to support insight, growth, and lasting change.