Alexis Jenkins,LPC, M.Ed., NCC

Alexis Jenkins,LPC, M.Ed., NCC

Telehealth Available
Professions: Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Professional Counselor - 178019547
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Fees: $125.00/Session
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Offices

3139 N Lincoln Ave
Suite 209
Chicago, Illinois 60657
4711 N Broadway Ave
Suite 108
Chicago, Illinois 60640

My Approach to Helping

It would be an honor to accompany you on your journey of self-discovery, creating a nurturing environment where we can find solace, overcome challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us. Through my experiences in mental health hospital programs and addiction recovery centers, I have witnessed the incredible power of developing insight and effective coping skills in transforming lives. I am passionate about assisting you in unlocking your potential for desired change.

In my counseling approach, I embrace evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT), harm reduction, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These modalities offer valuable insights and equip us with practical skills to navigate life's difficulties, while also enabling us to release self-judgment and biases that hinder our progress. Mindfulness serves as a cornerstone of our sessions, guiding us towards inner stillness and clarity.

As a certified Gottman Level 1 clinician, I am enthusiastic about supporting you and your partners in fostering a deeper understanding, strengthening your connection, and navigating the ebb and flow of life and your relationship. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you and your partner can openly explore desires, confront challenges, and satisfy curiosities. By fostering open and honest conversations, I empower couples to navigate the complexities of intimacy and relationships with confidence and self-assurance.

While the journey may not always be easy, I firmly believe that with collaboration and a touch of humor, we can overcome any obstacle together.

More Info About My Practice

Best Therapies is an inclusive practice specializing in anxiety, depression, kinkBDSM, LGBTQ+, alternative relationship styles, chronic pain and illness, help for professional helpers, gender diversity, trauma, personality disorders, bipolar, substance abuse, neurodivergent therapy, religious trauma therapy, prenatal trauma therapy, postnatal trauma counseling. Approaches used at Best Therapies are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Gottman, Somatic Work, and Harm Reduction.

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, refugees and people seeking asylum, the aging population, women in male-dominated fields, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, and other underrepresented populations, men, women, adults, young adults, 16+

Industries & Communities Served

  • Education
  • LGBTQ+
  • BIPOC

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abandonment
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image
  • Breakup
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsive Spending / Shopping
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emptiness
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Individuation
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Racism
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Assault / Abuse
  • Sexuality / Sex Therapy
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Suspiciousness / Paranoia
  • Trichotillomania
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness

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