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Jamie Smith

(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Depression, LGBTQIA+, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I’m someone who shows up with warmth, compassion, and authenticity. I specialize in working with women, LGBTQ+ folks, and especially trans and gender-diverse individuals. I deeply value creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely seen. I’m comfortable talking about grief, identity, sexuality, and the hard stuff life brings—and I’m committed to meeting you exactly where you are.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in compassion. I believe the relationship we build is central to the healing process, and I show up as a real person in the room with you. I draw from trauma-informed, supportive, and client-centered practices that allow space for your story to unfold naturally. Whether we’re working on boundaries, navigating a transition, or exploring your identity, I want therapy to feel like a place where you don’t have to perform—just be.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling more grounded, validated, and clear. Over time, you can expect to feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your boundaries, and more hopeful about the future. My goal is for you to feel not just accepted, but truly welcomed and affirmed—just as you are.


Jamie's style is

Warm
Humorous
Affirming

Insurance carriers Jamie accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Jamie

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Strength-Based