Jessica McKenzie

LCPC

She | Her | Hers

Depression | Anxiety | Identity Exploration | First Generation Concerns | Racial Identity | Life Transitions | Emerging Adults | Self- Esteem | Relationship Issues | Friendship Issues | Grief | Burnout | Women of Color

My Background

Jessica McKenzie is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois. She engages in individual therapy and group therapy with people who grapple with depression, anxiety, identity formation, life transitions, and low self-esteem. The road that led her to become a therapist wasn’t necessarily a “smooth” one, but her purpose was always clear. Jessica wanted to affirm the value and importance of her client’s existence, especially Black women, through the power of therapy.

The individuals Jessica tends to see are those who consider themselves to be the “strong one,” “perfectionists” and “people-pleasers.” Jessica primarily utilizes narrative therapy and emotion focused therapy throughout sessions. She also includes creative outlets such as writing and music to assist the therapeutic process. Since every person has their own specific needs and goals, therapy with Jessica is a collaborative experience. Jessica wants therapy seekers to be reminded of their agency and choice, especially when we live in a world that often threatens our sense of freedom. Therefore, Jessica welcomes feedback to ensure that therapy seekers feel like active participants in their therapeutic journey.

Jessica McKenzie, LCPC believes that just like life, therapy is also a journey. The journey may be “messy” and beautifully complicated. Through the therapeutic process, Jessica hopes that therapy seekers will be able to claim and/or reclaim their power, find peace in discomfort, while intentionally choosing joy in the midst of it all. One fun fact about Jessica is if you were to gain access to her Apple Music account, you would find a lot of 90’s R&B, Reggae and Afrobeats songs.