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Jena Griffin

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults focusing on school avoidance and anxiety, as well as mood, behavioral, and anxiety disorders. My unique combination of experience as an experienced teacher, clinical therapist, and learning behavior specialist provides me with a deep knowledge of how to individualize treatment. I work with individuals aged 7-24 and enjoy collaborating with parents and schools to ensure that the therapeutic work carries home, and school.

My approach to therapy

I am trained and confident in Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Play, and Exposure Response Therapy. I specialize in School Anxiety/Avoidance as well as mood and anxiety disorders. I also specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety around chronic health conditions such as diabetes.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to feel heard, validated, empowered, and educated. I love to bring humor, kindness, and realism into my sessions with children and adolescents. It is important for them to have a say and choice in their actions with realistic and wholesome guidance!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Concordia University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Depaul University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Play, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Exposure Response Prevention
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4910 Main Street Lower Level
    Downers Grove, IL 60515