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Jessica Motta Carvajal, Jessica Motta, MA, Qualified Mental Health Practitioner

Jessica Motta Carvajal, Jessica Motta, MA, Qualified Mental Health Practitioner

Chicago, Illinois
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Telephone: 815-524-0377

My Approach to Therapy

Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when youre carrying the weight of past experiences, navigating current challenges, or searching for clarity about who you are and where youre headed. If youre here, it means youve already taken a brave step toward seeking support, and I want you to know that youre not alone. I approach therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to explore your experiences, understand your emotions, and create meaningful change in your life. My style is warm, compassionate, and curiousI believe in creating a space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. As someone who has spent years helping individuals and families, I specialize in working with women and adolescents facing life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, and emotional struggles. Together, well dive into the patterns, beliefs, and experiences shaping your current challenges, and well work to uncover new paths toward healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Therapy with me isnt about judgment or quick fixesits about fostering insight, growth, and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you. Whether youre seeking clarity, support, or simply a place to process and reflect, Im here to help you navigate the journey ahead.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

Adults

Groups I Work With

Women Navigating Life's Challenges: Focus on supporting women in managing the complexities of womanhood, including societal expectations, career pressures, relationships, and motherhood. Provide therapeutic support for issues such as self-esteem, identity, and emotional resilience. Adolescents and Young Adults: Address developmental challenges, identity exploration, and emotional regulation during this transitional phase. Specialize in psychoanalytically-oriented therapy to help adolescents process trauma, family dynamics, and peer relationships. Mothers and Caregivers: Offer support for navigating the emotional and physical demands of caregiving, particularly for mothers balancing work, family, and self-care. Assist in processing challenges related to postpartum issues, parental guilt, and relationships with children of varying needs, including those with special needs. Immigrant and Bicultural Populations: Provide therapy for individuals adapting to life in a new cultural context, addressing identity, belonging, and cross-cultural stressors. Focus on second-generation individuals navigating the intersection of traditional values and modern cultural expectations. Trauma Survivors: Work with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, helping them process and integrate these experiences into their lives. Tailor therapeutic approaches to support healing from abuse, neglect, or other adverse life experiences. Professionals Seeking Emotional Support: Assist professionals experiencing burnout, work-life balance challenges, or stress related to high-pressure environments. Provide coping strategies for perfectionism and overachievement tendencies. These populations reflect my dedication to helping individuals across various stages and challenges in life, with a compassionate, psychoanalytically-informed approach.

Therapy Services & Specialties

ConsultationIndividual Therapy & CounselingPsychological EvaluationTelehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAdoption / Reunion IssuesAggression and ViolenceAnger

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Psychoanalysis / Modern PsychoanalysisPsychodynamic

Industries & Communities

LGBTQ+

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