Jessica Smiley

Jessica Smiley

Virtual sessions — Illinois

Accepts insurance

LCSW

Works with ages 3 to 25+

Authentic

Collaborative

Solution-oriented

Biography

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and finding your ways through it can be challenging. You might be struggling to discover a safe space that helps you build on your strengths while addressing your obstacles. Anxiety, depression, and life changes, often prompt us to make the courageous decision to seek support. My goal is to offer our space where you can begin your journey toward healing and growth using humor, practical insight, and a positive, realistic approach. Remember, you don’t have to navigate life alone, and I would be honored to walk alongside you through this therapeutic process. I am committed to fostering comfort and connection by promoting vulnerability in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and each session is designed to meet your unique needs. By incorporating, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques Life may present its difficulties, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. I hope you can recognize the strength within you has brought you this far. When you’re ready, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to support you as you begin your journey toward growth and healing.

Specializes in

Anxiety

Bullying

Coping Skills

Depression

Life Transitions

LGBTQIA+

Treatment Method

You can talk to your therapist in your first session about which approach would be the best fit for you.

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Family Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)

Style

Authentic

Collaborative

Solution-oriented

Book session

Next available: Jan 28