(she/her)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 11 years of professional work experience, primarily working with individuals ages 3-25. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
In our first session I like to spend some time asking general questions to gain some background knowledge, which helps me understand you and your past. It also gives you an opportunity to share with me what you feel is important for me to know and what you want to focus on in therapy. I also like to give clients the opportunity to ask me questions if they have any.
I believe my greatest strength as a provider would be empathy. I have had this since I was young. Often it was viewed negatively as "too sensitive", but as I went through college I realized that it wasn't a weakness but actually a strength. I believe this for most people. I am a true believer that we can take a weakness and find some way to make it into a strength.
I love working with clients who are engaged and motivated to be an active participant in therapy. I believe the most change and overall growth as a person happens when the client can be open and ready for change, but also willing to share and use this time to process anything that is keeping them stuck in life or keeping them from living life to the fullest.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I believe in the school of thought that is based in behaviorism, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Trauma-informed therapy is also something I believe deeply in and combining the two is, in my clinical opinion, a very effective approach to therapy.
Feminist
While in college I took a feminist theory class and it inspired me to really reflect on the relationship between women and mental health. I believe it is important to recognize the challenges women face including bias and oppression. This challenge is increased among women of color, which also needs to be recognized and processed.
Strength-Based
As a social worker we are trained in a strengths-based mindset.
Trauma Informed Care
I believe that one's experiences influence their current experiences and their current reality. Our traumas and past experiences shape us in a way, but if we don't like how we are presenting ourself or we don't feel secure about ourselves, it is important to seek out help in processing trauma.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 26, 2026
Jessica is authentic in her approach. She also frames every part of her therapy with empowerment in mind.
May 17, 2026
From my very first session with Jessica, I felt comfortable opening up to her. She’s genuine, open-minded, and truly listens without judgment. Her advice is thoughtful, realistic, and actually helpful for working through difficult situations. Every session has left me feeling heard, validated, and more hopeful. I genuinely wish I would have found her years ago
March 7, 2026
Jessica met with me and my husband for a couple's session. Immediately could tell that she is genuine, warm, and a real listener. She is solution-oriented and took time to really listen to both of us. I look forward to our next session