Jess Henry, LPC, CADC

About

Counselor in Chicago, IL. Works with ADHD, Self Esteem and Women's Issues. Sees clients online only. Takes Blue Cross Blue Shield and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Self Esteem
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief
• Lesbian
• Life Coaching
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

ADHD, Self Esteem, Women's Issues, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Bisexual, Body Image, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Grief, Impulse Control Disorders, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Polyamory & ENM, Relationship Issues, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly, Stress, Substance Use, Thinking Disorders, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Blue Cross, BlueCross and BlueShield

Fees

Individual sessions $175

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Years in practice

6

Other offices

Barrington, 60010

Education & qualifications