Jen Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
34121 Hwy 45, Ste 224, Grayslake, IL 60030
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I enjoy helping people to feel more control over their lives. I am very curious about people’s stories. How can we edit our thoughts to feel better? Is there a different way to think about this problem? Sometimes I use humor to lighten the mood, but I will always uphold professional boundaries. In fact, I love to teach ways to set clear boundaries in our families and our workplaces. I have worked with many trauma survivors, and they describe feeling less trapped in shame spirals, with more confidence and fewer flashbacks.
I originally trained as a play therapist with a focus on family dynamics and trauma treatment. Over the years, I trained in CBT and more advanced trauma work with adults. I still work with many young people — but now that I’m in my 40s, I can offer more wisdom to adults, too. I believe my personal experiences with life’s struggles have enriched my work.
It’s OK if you feel “awkward” about the first call or appointment — once you listen to my own awkward voicemail recording, you will feel instant relief. I love to laugh and put people at ease. In my personal life, I’m married, with two kids (elementary and jr high ages), and I love to run, eat cheese, and play with my kids and pets.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network
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Jen Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.014172 Jen Underwood
- In Practice for 18 Years
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 2007
- Attended University of Michigan School of Social Work, Masters, Graduated 2007
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Jen Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBT-friendly
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
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Jen Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
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Jen Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Primary Location
Jen Underwood LCSW and Associates, PC
34121 Hwy 45
Ste 224
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 380-7170Nearby Areas
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Jen Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW