Jacquelyn (Jackie) Posek, MDiv, LCPC, sees adolescents, teens, adults and couples. She is proficient in the modalities of DBT, CBT, mindfulness-centered therapies and ACT, and specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, stage of life, and grief and loss.
Jackie works closely with every client to help them discover their own worth and embrace their unique identity, talents, and beliefs. She sees therapy as a journey of self-discovery for the client, and identifies her primary role as therapist as one of creative and compassionate accompaniment with the client. She has worked in outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization settings, in both individual and group modalities. She is well-versed in behavioral and mindfulness interventions that serve to increase clients’ capability to regulate challenging emotions and tolerate distress Jackie is also interested in the spiritual and existential aspects of client’s identities.
Jackie received her M.Ed. in clinical mental health counseling from DePaul University, and her Masters of Divinity degree from University of Chicago, and prior to working as a therapist worked for more than a dozen years in pastoral care and campus ministry at universities in the Chicago area. In addition to providing therapy, Jackie has also worked as a clinical supervisor and professional mentor to newer clinicians.
