Jaquez Busby

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois, and I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, workplace stress, cultural stressors, identity-related concerns, and major life transitions. I strive to create a therapy space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. I also provide an affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients and approach my work through a lens of cultural humility, honoring each person’s unique background, identity, and lived experience.

My approach is warm, collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest, while also supported in making meaningful changes. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, coping skills, and journaling to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns. Together, we’ll identify what matters most to you and move at a pace that feels comfortable, while building practical tools you can use outside of sessions.

In our first session, you can expect a calm, welcoming, and judgment-free space. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We’ll talk about what brings you in, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope to get out of our work together. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling understood, supported, and encouraged that you’ve taken an important step toward healing and growth.