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title: "Jake Rodriguez, MHA, MSW, LSW, RN, PMH-BC — Growth & Guidance Counseling"
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Illinois Therapist

# Jake Rodriguez

MHA, MSW, LSW, RN, PMH-BC

Therapist. Relationship-Based Therapist | Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health

Book a free 10-min consult: https://calendly.com/growthguidancecounseling/free-consultation

I am a Licensed Social Worker and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults across outpatient, inpatient, and community-based behavioral health settings. My clinical background combines psychotherapy, psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary care coordination, allowing me to approach each client holistically and tailor treatment to their individual needs.

My therapeutic approach is integrative, collaborative, and relationship-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), play therapy, and solution-focused interventions. I incorporate feedback-informed therapy and measurement-based care to ensure treatment remains responsive to each client's goals, strengths, and progress. I am particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and transition-age youth as they navigate emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and the development of greater independence.

## Areas of Practice / Services Provided

- • Children and adolescents: Emotional and behavioral challenges, coping skills, social functioning, and developmental needs.
- • Young adults and transition-age youth: Life transitions, identity development, emotional wellness, independent living, and life-skills development.
- • Neurodivergent individuals: Individualized, strengths-based support focused on emotional regulation, social connection, and daily functioning.
- • Families and caregivers: Care coordination, collaborative problem-solving, and support for navigating behavioral and emotional needs.

My goal is to create a supportive, affirming therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, build on their existing strengths, and develop practical tools to navigate challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting growth.

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Book a free 10-min consult: https://calendly.com/growthguidancecounseling/free-consultation

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