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Jessica Grayer-Brumfield, LCSW, LISW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Parenting support
About Jessica
Jessica Grayer-Brumfield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience based in Illinois. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Her work also covers anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar conditions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She emphasizes practical skills and clear steps. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways to respond. Jessica uses approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to guide the process.
Clients commonly come when relationships or work feel strained, when life changes feel overwhelming, or when coping skills feel worn thin. She talks through everyday problems like family conflict, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues tied to pregnancy, postpartum, and aging. She also addresses mood disorders, self-harm concerns, somatic symptoms, and the effects of discrimination and isolation.
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She helps people set the pace and design session goals. Progress is linked to the work done between and during sessions, and she explains that therapy takes effort and patience.
Practical matters such as session format and cost vary by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the listed online options.
Using CBT and related approaches in online sessions
Jessica commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to target thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, helping people practice different responses in everyday situations. Client-Centered Therapy is used to focus on what matters most to the individual and to build a working plan around their goals. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change based on what helps most.
The exact online session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. They can also reduce the need to arrange childcare or time off work. Ask about the available formats when you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try alternative responses. The focus is on concrete skills you can practice between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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