Jade Davis, LPC

Pronouns - she/her

Jade is currently accepting new clients.

Approach to Therapy:

When you are feeling stuck or stressed, or have experienced trauma, it can be difficult to connect to others or yourself. Hopelessness and isolation can be compounded by structural barriers or societal oppression. Confronting expectations and messages about your self-worth, independence, or productivity can feel impossible. Even with these challenges, the act of reaching out and connecting with others can bring rest and nourishment. Giving yourself permission to change your relationship with the world around you can be freeing and healing. My approach centers your wisdom and strength to help you build connections and live a life that feels authentic to you.

My therapeutic style draws from cultural-relational, person-centered, Adlerian, and ACT therapies. My approach is rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship holds unique potential for healing, empowerment, and knowledge, especially after relational harm. I work from the perspective that you are the expert in your life: the intersections of your experiences, identities, beliefs, and relationships are inherently valuable and deserve to be treated with nuance and care. As an art therapist, I also believe in the power of the arts and creativity in cultivating a greater understanding of your experiences, strengths, and needs. I strive to create a collaborative space with my clients where topics that feel overwhelming or complex can be navigated with curiosity and empathy. 

Clinical Interests:

I support adult individuals interested in navigating boundaries, self-compassion, and sexual wellness, especially after sexual trauma. I also work with those in the process of identity exploration and development, and those experiencing depression, anxiety, shame, or feelings of isolation or disconnection from others. I particularly enjoy working with emerging adults and adults of any age who are experiencing significant life transitions or changes in self-concept. I also have experience working with neurodivergent adults, especially those who are high-masking or diagnosed later in life. I work with clients who are interested in using arts-based methods for self-expression and understanding, as well as somatic (body-based) interventions to develop greater understanding and connection with their bodies. I am passionate about making the therapy experience accessible to people of all identities, backgrounds, and support needs.

Education and Training:

I hold a master’s degree in Counseling: art therapy with a certificate in sex therapy from Adler University, and a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Art Theory & Practice from Northwestern University. I am currently seeking additional training in sexuality and relationships. I completed my clinical training at Resilience, a Chicago-based rape crisis center, where I utilized trauma-informed, person-centered therapy with adult individuals and groups to develop safety, community, empowerment, and self-understanding after sexual trauma. I have training in crisis work with survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence from Resilience and YWCA.

3 Things I Love:

Museums, fiber arts, and video game soundtracks!

Jade can be reached at jade@amandaatkinschicago.com.