Jessica Rodriguez, LCPC, NCC, ART Trained and EMDR Trained (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
I earned both my Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University. Before entering private practice, I gained experience working in educational settings, where I provided daily behavioral support, crisis intervention, and prevention services for elementary-aged children and young adults. Today, I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, helping clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, authenticity, and genuine human connection. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, discovering their strengths, and making meaningful changes. I meet clients where they are while providing support and gently challenging unhelpful thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that may no longer be serving them. Together, we work toward developing insight, building effective coping strategies, and creating meaningful change that aligns with each client’s goals and values.
Areas of Focus
I help clients navigate:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
- Relationship and communication challenges
- Low self-esteem and body image concerns
- Career and life transitions
- Women’s issues
- Multicultural and identity-related concerns
- LGBTQIA+ related concerns
- Life transitions
- Identity development and personal growth
Populations I Work With
I work with:
- Adolescents and adults
- Couples
- First responders and public safety professionals
- Mental health professionals
- LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples
My practice is integrative and tailored to each client’s unique needs, recognizing that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support clients processing trauma and distressing life experiences.
Through our work together, I incorporate evidence-based strategies, self-reflection, emotional processing, and practical coping tools to help clients better understand themselves, challenge unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and approachable space where clients feel genuinely heard while also being supported and gently challenged to grow in ways that align with their goals and values. Whether we are processing difficult emotions, building new coping skills, or exploring long-standing patterns, I aim to make therapy feel collaborative, empowering, and meaningful.
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy staying physically active, spending quality time with loved ones, and continuing to grow through professional development and lifelong learning. One of my greatest joys is cooking and baking from scratch, especially creating new recipes and meals to share with the people I love. I believe food has a meaningful way of bringing people closer and creating a sense of togetherness. Through cooking and baking, I express love and care by creating experiences filled with connection, comfort, and warmth for the people I cherish.
