Therapy for Anxiety & Difficult Relationships
in Barrington, IL and online across Illinois
Hello I’m Jessica
I’m a psychotherapist and owner of Catalyst Therapy & Consulting. I provide counseling for teens and adults near Barrington, Libertyville, and Wauconda and online across Illinois.
Working together, we’ll help you feel calmer, more connected to yourself and in your relationships, and more present— so you can fully enjoy the moments that matter most in life.
I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety and heal from dysfunctional families and difficult relationships.
Areas of Specialization
I specialize in individual therapy for teens and adults dealing with:
Others Areas Often Addressed in Therapy
Overthinking, worry, and difficulty relaxing
Depression, burn out, or loss of motivation
Distant, dysfunctional, or emotionally immature relationships
People-pleasing and perfectionism
Developing more fulfilling relationships
Parenting support, challenges or changing family patterns
What You Can Expect in Therapy
I believe therapy should be practical and effective. I want you to leave sessions with strategies you can use right away to calm anxious thoughts and stress in the body, while we work together towards long-term healing or change.
I tailor every session to your needs and draw on a range of effective strategies to meet your goals. Together, we’ll help you:
Calm your mind and release tension in your body
Build resilience, self-compassion, and self-trust
Create lasting shifts in how you think, feel, and relate to others
Live with more peace of mind, stability, presence, and ease.
My Professional Background
Education and Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois
Bachelor’s of Science Degree, Psychology, University of Illinois
Master’s Degree, Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis
Master’s Degree, Educational Policy, Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois
Specialized Training
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Somatic and nervous system regulation
Trauma-informed and complex trauma therapy
Strengths-based and solution-focused therapy
Narcissistic abuse and co-dependence recovery
Adult children of emotionally immature parents
Experience
In addition to having over 15 years of clinical experience, I’ve supported students, families, and staff as a school social worker in a K-12 district, taught research methodology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and have taught internationally at the university level.
I have extensive experience in program evaluation at the local, state, and federal levels in after-school academic, SEL, STEM, and youth development programming. You can learn more about my program evaluation consulting services here.
Therapy That Helps You Feel Like Yourself Again
Therapy isn’t just about coping—it’s about helping you feel like yourself again.
Whether you’re healing from the past, navigating a difficult relationship, or wanting to feel more present in your life, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Ready to Begin? Let’s Connect.
Catalyst Therapy & Consulting PLLC
117 Cook Street #177 Barrington, IL 60010