Online in Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas
(Online Only)
Choosing a therapist is deeply personal. You deserve a team that is thoughtful, skilled, and genuinely invested in your growth. At Jamie LaFevers & Associates, we believe therapy should be both compassionate and purposeful. We combine warmth and insight with evidence-based approaches designed to create real, lasting change. Our clients often share that they appreciate not only feeling understood, but also leaving sessions with clarity, direction, validation, and practical tools they can apply in their daily lives.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English, Spanish
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: Our approach is collaborative, structured, and compassionate. We integrate evidence-based practices with thoughtful exploration of patterns, relationships, and emotional dynamics to help clients create meaningful, sustainable change. Therapy with us balances insight with action — we provide practical tools, clear feedback, and steady support while gently challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Our goal is to help you build self-awareness, accountability, and resilience in a way that feels empowering rather than overwhelming.
Education & Credentials
Jamie LaFevers and Associates, PLLC LCPC, LCSW
- Female, Gender Fluid, Male, Non-Binary
- License # 180012245
- Licensed in IL
- Practicing Since 2021
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 160.00
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Client who are without insurance or whose insurance does not qualify for mental health coverage, as well as those experiencing financial distress, are welcome to contact our practice to review our reduced rate service options.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna PPO, United Healthcare PPO, BCBS PPO, Cigna PPO, Workplace Solutions EAP, Optum, Student Resources, UMR
Jamie LaFevers and Associates, PLLC Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas
- Online Therapy Details: telehealth, phone
We specialize in helping individuals navigate complex relationships, grief and loss, anxiety, boundary challenges, identity transitions, and patterns that feel difficult to shift. We pay close attention to emotional dynamics and family systems, as well as the deeper roots of people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and self-doubt. Together, we work to foster accountability without shame and strength without harshness.
What distinguishes our practice is the balance between depth and forward movement. We will not simply listen and nod. We will thoughtfully challenge you when appropriate, help illuminate blind spots, and support you in developing healthier, more sustainable patterns. Therapy with us is collaborative. You are the expert on your life; we bring clinical expertise, structure, and a steady presence.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, exhausted by recurring patterns, or ready for meaningful change, we invite you to reach out. Taking the first step can feel vulnerable, but it is also powerful. You do not have to navigate this alone.