- Practices through a trauma-informed lens, drawing from psychodynamic approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment Theory.
- Passionate about working through childhood traumas, particularly with adult children of emotionally immature parents.
- Dedicated to helping people who have experienced minimization, invalidation, and conditions of worth.
- Committed to helping reduce people-pleasing and self-minimizing tendencies while enhancing self-esteem and confidence.
- Provides a safe, supportive space to explore parts of yourself that hold pain or burden and encourage growth through authentic self-reflection and self-exploration.
- Experienced in supporting individuals working through trauma, grief, relationship stress, anxiety, and depression.
Jessica Johnson Berrios, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"Therapy is the perfect opportunity to slow down and be curious."
Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. She is passionate about helping adults who have felt unheard, invalidated and unloved process their story and work towards feeling seen, valued, and whole. Therapy provides an opportunity for introspection and curiosity, and she will be beside you as you journey inwards, getting to know the parts of you may have been avoiding, neglecting or unsure how to help. Jessica works collaboratively with her clients to explore their values and gain the skills necessary to support themselves in a meaningful and empathetic way. As your therapist, she will challenge you to explore yourself, stretch yourself, and love yourself.
Jessica’s therapeutic style is eclectic, blending various theories to tailor her approach to your needs, preferences, and goals. She believes humor is essential, so don’t be surprised to find yourself laughing in session.
Jessica earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University in 2016, following her Bachelor’s degree in Community Health from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010. Jessica’s professional journey has encompassed diverse roles and settings, including community mental health, severe mental illness treatment, and trauma-focused therapy.
Jessica has extensive experience working with diverse populations and presenting issues across various settings. Her background includes community mental health, severe mental illness treatment, trauma-focused therapy, and working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorders. She specializes in trauma, particularly childhood trauma, and its impact on anxiety and depression in adulthood.
Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two kids, cherishing mini-adventures together. She loves cooking, gardening, reading, and exploring flea and farmers’ markets. An avid animal lover, Jessica could talk about her dogs all day. She values finding the right therapist for your journey and hopes you feel more connected to her to determine if she’s the right fit for you.
“Jessica Johnson Berrios provides empathetic and effective counseling, specializing in anxiety, depression, life changes, trauma, and grief. Her eclectic approach blends Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, fostering a supportive environment for clients to explore and heal.”