Park Ridge
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Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)

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Park Ridge, IL 60068
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ADHD, trauma and PTSD, and support for transgender clients can leave you feeling scattered, unsafe, or misunderstood. Do daily tasks feel overwhelming, or do flashbacks and intense anxiety make it hard to be present? Therapy can help you find steadiness, safety, and a clearer sense of self. I help people process painful memories, chronic worry, and identity-related stress so these experiences no longer control daily life. Together we build practical routines, emotion regulation skills, and affirming strategies that fit your life.
I specialize in ADHD, trauma, and PTSD, and transgender care with over a decade of clinical experience. In sessions, we focus on spotting what most disrupts your days and on building clear, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and regain control. The goal is strengthen your sense of self, and especially to support transgender clients in finding affirmation.
Call or message me for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Taking this step can begin real, lasting change. Fees: $150 per 50-minute session; sliding scale available. Telehealth sessions available. Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum/UHC.
Call or Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 739-6338

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Juniper Center

Park Ridge, IL 60068

(773) 739-6338
My website
I specialize in ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and Transgender 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (773) 739-6338
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Juniper Center

Park Ridge, IL 60068

(773) 739-6338
My website
I specialize in ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and Transgender 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Therapy should be accessible to all and as such, Gabriel is in network with a wide range of insurance providers including Tricare. Sliding scale available for anyone uninsured or underinsured.
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338
"
Therapy should be accessible to all and as such, Gabriel is in network with a wide range of insurance providers including Tricare. Sliding scale available for anyone uninsured or underinsured.
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149022221 Gabriel Edwards

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Loyola University Chicago, MSW, Graduated 2016

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Texas 111956 / 2023
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Gabe holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and Texas. He holds additional certifications in Harm Reduction, ADHD/ASD care, PSTD, and Acceptance and Committment Theory
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338
"
Gabe holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and Texas. He holds additional certifications in Harm Reduction, ADHD/ASD care, PSTD, and Acceptance and Committment Theory
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Transgender

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Suicidal Ideation
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If you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you're not alone. I combine a warm, down-to-earth style with evidence-based approaches. Whether this is your first time to therapy or your 100th, I am excited to support you, challenge you when it's when it's helpful, and remind you that healing isn't about perfection and it starts where you are.
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338
"
If you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you're not alone. I combine a warm, down-to-earth style with evidence-based approaches. Whether this is your first time to therapy or your 100th, I am excited to support you, challenge you when it's when it's helpful, and remind you that healing isn't about perfection and it starts where you are.
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Gabriel's approach is rooted in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, as well as specialized interventions like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Narrative Therapy, SPACE therapy, ERP, Polyvagal theory, and RODBT.
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338
"
Gabriel's approach is rooted in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, as well as specialized interventions like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Narrative Therapy, SPACE therapy, ERP, Polyvagal theory, and RODBT.
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 739-6338

Location

Primary Location

The Juniper Center

Park Ridge, IL 60068

(773) 739-6338

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Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 739-6338
Photo of Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gabriel Jara-Almonte Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 739-6338