Jada Choate

Hi, I’m Jada. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy for adults across Illinois and Maine.

Many of the people I work with appear high functioning on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You might be navigating a life transition, relationship stress, identity questions, or a sense that something feels off even if it is hard to fully put into words.

I offer a space where you do not need to have everything figured out before you show up. We can slow things down together, make sense of what you are carrying, and begin to move toward something that feels more aligned.

I am especially drawn to working with clients around anxiety, identity, relationships, self trust, and life transitions, especially seasons that feel meaningful, uncertain, or hard to name. Much of my work lives in that space.

Outside of therapy, I spend time with my partner and our dog, Autumn, who brings joy, playfulness, and energy into my day and is a constant reminder not to take life too seriously.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you.

I draw from modalities like ACT, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, but I’m less interested in rigid frameworks and more focused on creating a relationship where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported.

Some sessions may feel more reflective and exploratory, while others are more structured and skill based. We’ll adjust as we go based on what you need.

I often support clients in:

• navigating anxiety and overthinking
• building a more compassionate relationship with themselves
• exploring identity and relationship patterns
• moving through life transitions with more clarity and intention

Rather than trying to “fix” you, our work is about helping you understand yourself more deeply and develop a way of relating to yourself that feels more steady, compassionate, and supportive.

The first session is a space to land, not to perform.

We will spend time getting to know each other, talking through what is bringing you in and what you are hoping for, even if that feels unclear or hard to put into words.

You do not need to have a perfectly organized story or specific goals. It is completely okay to say, “I don’t know, I just know something feels off.”

I will guide the conversation with thoughtful questions while also paying attention to how you are feeling in the space, making sure it feels comfortable, collaborative, and at your pace.

By the end of the session, my hope is that you leave with a sense of relief in having shared, along with a clearer sense of what working together might feel like.