Sophia Jelsma LCSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hi there! I'm Sophia Jelsma, LCSW. I work with teenagers and emerging adults to help navigate growing up through the lens of DBT and EMDR.

Social Worker in Chicago, IL

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About My Clients

Are you a young person struggling to make decisions for yourself? Do you feel lost? Does the thought of adulthood overwhelm you? To unburden yourself of this pressure, it may help to talk to someone. Therapy is a space for you to open up without the fear of shame or rejection. I operate my practice based on three tenets: 1) I will listen to you 2) I will provide you with evidence-based tools for life 3) I will ask for your feedback. Together, we will look for ways to best cope with adult stress.

My Background and Approach

My work is to help you see yourself more clearly. In our sessions, we can explore the taboo topics you feel uncomfortable discussing elsewhere. I use open-ended questions and reflections to unpack what brings you to a session and then incorporate evidence-based modalities like DBT and EMDR so you can heal. Together, we can reprocess your pain and ultimately calm your nervous system so you can reclaim your authenticity.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am an agnostic, Hispanic, and queer allied clinician.

Client Focus

Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Illinois · #149.027418
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
4 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

661 W Lake Street
Suite 2S
Chicago, IL 60661
312-285-0740

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 41.8853881°, -87.6451246°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $130 - 200/session

Info

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661 W Lake Street
Suite 2S
Chicago, IL 60661

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