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OUR HEALING COLLECTIVE
JAKE BEBAR, THERAPIST, CLINICAL INTERN
HI, I'M JAKE
Maybe you’re not feeling like yourself lately, wishing you had it all together, or thinking it just shouldn’t be this hard. Keeping up with changes could get more and more difficult to manage on the daily. Pushing yourself so hard to succeed that you have lost sight of what you have achieved. Possibly noticing your stress increase yet not being able to pause, breathe or check-in with yourself. You could start feeling confused, alone, or begin asking yourself questions like; “how could this happen at this time” or “who am I right now”? If this continues it could lead to feeling overwhelmed or even broken inside. You can have clarity, feel like yourself again, and be the person you know you are inside.
I know what it feels like when the inner critic takes over, making us question our potential or our ability to get through hard times. Transitioning from a decade in healthcare software to a therapist caring directly for individual clients showed me the power of embracing our fears and learning to trust ourselves as well as the decisions we make. I became a therapist to help others find their own way to a meaningful life, inner fulfillment, and their unique purpose.
"I BELIEVE INTENTIONAL ACTION NURTURES GROWTH"
Change is confusing, inevitable and we can feel powerless when facing it. I believe growth requires us to get comfortable with discomfort, step into change, become vulnerable, and act with intention. I am committed to helping people feel grounded and centered in themselves and their choices.
My experience counseling a wide variety of people in financial crisis at JIFFI taught me the importance of personalized care. I learned first hand how different life circumstances and different priorities directly impact the need for different short term goals or steps for each individual. I strive to understand each person’s situation fully in order to ensure their unique values are the driving force behind our work together.
I understand how uncomfortable and overwhelming change can be. It's hard to know where to turn for help and how to accept it. You can release doubt, let go of fear and make room for self-compassion. I care deeply about helping people discover that it is okay to feel numb, be shocked by the circumstances or silent in contemplation in order to integrate and understand ourselves better. I would love to be there to support you, to sit with it - be with it- no matter what it is. I am here to help you learn to freely express yourself and embrace the experiences you have encountered. You deserve to live your life in a genuine way and have true fulfillment. Let’s get started today!
JAKE BEBAR
THERAPIST, CLINICAL INTERN
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Tele-Health Appointments
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In Person Appointments
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Accepting New Clients
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Pro Bono & Sliding Scale
SERVICES OFFERED
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Adults, Young Adults
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON
As a trauma informed therapist, I specialize in LGBTQ+, identity issues, religious trauma, sexuality and relationship issues. I approach each client as a unique individual and derive tools from different modalities including but not limited to Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Strength Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused,
Relational Cultural Therapy and mindfulness approaches.
SCHOOL:
Northwestern University
LANGUAGES
English
YEAR GRADUATED:
Expected 2025
LICENSE AND STATE:
Illinois - Supervisor Jessica Contreras
YEARS IN PRACTICE:
1
CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTIES:
TBA
