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Jennifer Macias(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT

Illinois

Autism spectrum disorder- Couples counseling- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Premenstrual dysphoric disorder- Trauma-Racism, oppression, and discrimination-

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$70-$250

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

Hello! My name is Jen and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I’ve been in practice for 5 years. I have experience working BIPOC, queer, and neurodiverse individuals and couples. I provide services virtually in Illinois and am based in Chicago.

I help clients work through PTSD, anxiety, executive dysfunction, relationship struggles, family dynamics, self esteem, and kink and poly relationship issues. I like using warmth, compassion, curiosity, humor, and a lot of hand gestures to connect with my clients and establish a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship.

I work from a trauma-informed stance and use elements of narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, internal family systems, DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), and Gottman to guide clients as they understand themselves, develop coping skills, heal, and improve relationships with others and themselves.

Message to clients

I am a mixed-race, queer, AuDHD, and disabled clinician. It's important to me that my clients feel seen and feel comfortable to be their most authentic selves in therapy. It's important to me to show up authentically, so my clients know they can do the same. I use self-disclosure to relate to my clients, because sometimes it's hard to be vulnerable with someone when you don't know them. I encourage clients to ask me questions about myself so they can determine if I will be a good therapeutic fit. I often check in with my clients about the "vibes" (aka the therapeutic relationship, progress of treatment) to make sure they have the space to name elements that may need to change. I work virtually and have availability from 1pm-7pm Monday- Friday.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reach out!

Take care,

Jen

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Adler University, Masters in Couple and Family Therapy, 2019

Licensure

Illinois: 166.001805

Languages

English

Specialties

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - Support developing and implementing strategies to cope with extreme emotional distress and mood shifts related to one’s menstrual cycle

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Racism, oppression, and discrimination - Exploring how racism, oppression, and discrimination impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-esteem; growing self-care practices to combat the negative emotions that arise when faced with identity-based adverse experiences

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Couples

Families
Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$250 (50min)
Sliding scale:$70 - $250

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Every other week
Multiple times a week

This provider's calendar is currently closed.

Jennifer Macias