Therapists in Glen Ellyn, IL

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in the mental health field since 2015 in both community mental health and private practice settings. I have experience working with individuals (children, adolescents and adults), couples and families processing a myriad of concerns. Being black, Puerto Rican and a part of the LGBTQ community, I recognize the importance culture and background plays in life and in a therapeutic setting. I use client-centered, trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to help clients move towards greater wellbeing and understanding of oneself and the world around them.

I believe that each individual holds the key to their own healing. I am happy to assist anyone on their journey to find their inner strength to achieve this. I use a person-centered approach with each individual that offers a unique space for personal therapeutic growth as well as therapeutic processing.

Congratulations for taking the first step to care for yourself and your mental health. I am a professional counselor in Illinois and I support clients as they navigate depression, anxiety, interpersonal concerns, identity conflict, family of origin issues and trauma recovery. Using a biopsychosocialspiritual lens to understand people, my approach to therapy is trauma-informed and relational. I believe that our relationships impact all areas of our lives, including our identities, how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we interact with the world.

We all go through life’s journey faced with unexpected transitions, tough decisions, and stressors. Sometimes we struggle finding our purpose, feeling misunderstood, or even lost. I'm willing to fight these challenges with you. Whether it be you or your child experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, anger, trauma, interpersonal or family conflict, never feel it is too early or late to reach out for support and talk it through. My goal is to provide an authentic, collaborative, and safe environment to allow everyone the space to express themselves.

It is my life's purpose and passion to help others live meaningful and Joy-filled lives. I have invested many years in my own self-healing, growth, and professional development. Successful therapy draws upon the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I value the time you are spending as you make this very important decision for yourself. Together, let's explore the mental, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral patterns which are interfering with your ability to maintain harmony within yourself, and in your relationships with others. Come to create the shift you need to blossom into the fullest expressions of your authenticity.

A Warm Welcome! In life, we face relationship difficulties, seasons of adjustments, anxiety, and stress. We can struggle with the devastation of trauma, grief and loss, sexual problems, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions which impact every aspect of our lives. I believe that you don't have to be alone in your journey and that counseling can move individuals toward hope and healing while promoting growth, insights, tools, and purpose. I view counseling as a privilege, an honor, and a partnership between the individual and the therapist.

My specialties with depression, anxiety self-harm, self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and life transitions. I also have experience working with adult, couples and families.

Life is a journey with many roads. Some roads may be harder to navigate and it is my job as a counselor/therapist to assist you through those bumps in the road. It is important to build a trusting relationship while providing services in a safe and comfortable environment. Confidentially is a high priority, while ensuring empathy, "judgement free zone", and positive regard. I will assist with supplying the skills needed to cope with life's challenges. My goal is to ensure your goals are the focal point and to work towards your goal(s) each session.

I enjoy working with kids, teens and young adults, and it is my mission to empower all my clients to express themselves emotionally in a non-judgmental environment. As a clinician I encourage all my clients to be honest and vulnerable by helping them build their confidence and increase their self-awareness. Together, we will achieve these goals and more by utilizing a range of different therapeutic modalities, that includes CBT, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, DBT, and solution focused therapy. Play therapy techniques are also used for those of my younger clients.

Can I walk with you on this journey? I am here to help you navigate choices and values that are meaningful in your life. I firmly believe that personal growth results from flexibility, insight, action, and encouragement. I offer clients an open, safe space where they feel understood and validated while giving them the guidance they need to experience a higher level of consciousness, belonging, and control. I empower clients to find their voice and feel they can re-direct their focus and efforts into meeting goals that positively affect their well-being.

Jada Hudson (M.S., LCPC, CADC) is a therapist working exclusively with first responders. Through Hudson Clinical Counseling, in-person appearances, and innovative wellness and first responder programs and publications, Jada helps people in uniquely demanding jobs heal, grow, and thrive. Raised in a first responder family, Jada proudly supports public safety professionals and is trained specifically to counsel firefighters, police officers, dispatch, emergency medical personnel, and other law enforcement officers. In addition, she works with doctors, nurses, EMTs, prosecutors, and first responder substance abuse programs.