Individual + Relational Therapy.
Areas of Specialty
• Emotion Regulation
• Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Self-Acceptance
• Anxiety & Depression
• Compulsive Behaviors
• Grief & Loss
• Complex Trauma; PTSD
• Couples Conflict & Intimacy
• Sexuality & Gender Identity
• Pre-marital Counseling
• Family of Origin Issues & Family Dynamics
• Relationship & Interpersonal Issues
• Men’s Issues
• Divorce & Post-divorce
• Navigating Life TransitionsTreatment Modalities
• Mindfulness-Behavioral Therapy
• Insight-Orientation
• Attachment-Theory
• Relational Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused
• Systemic Couples & Family Therapy
• Internal Family Systems • Emotion Focused Couples TherapyPopulations
I work with people of all races, ethnic groups, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.Jennifer Stridh, LMFT
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist in the state of Illinois
About
Our relationships have a significant impact on our development as people, and on the quality of our lives. I believe it is also within our relationships that meaningful changes can and do happen, throughout the lifespan.
Whether in relationship to oneself or others, people often come to therapy to discern what safe relationships look and feel like and how to maintain those relationships with greater security. Some come to grieve a loss, or to repair bonds after betrayal or conflict. Some come to begin to reclaim a sense of safety and connection after traumatic experiences and relationships. Some are seeking skills and insights to better navigate life changes or address challenging, recurring patterns in life. Some want to work through anxieties that often arise in relation to others and systemic issues at large.
Approach + EXPERIENCE
My practice of therapy often focuses on these interpersonal & intrapersonal tasks-how relationships and tasks of life impact us and how to navigate them more consciously. Therapy offers a space for acknowledgement of past and present experiences, and what meaning they hold in your life, relationships and identity.
As a therapist, I view my role as a supportive and compassionate witness of your life, and the circumstances you are met with.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of effective and meaningful therapy. I assess and keep in mind what therapeutic approaches may be the most helpful for your given temperament, history, presenting issues, and treatment goals. My approach is collaborative, relational and dynamic.
I have extensive experience practicing individual and couples therapy, with a specialized interest in trauma-informed treatment approaches. I am also dedicated to creating safe holding spaces for professional development and clinical support in the field of mental healthcare, offering clinical consultation for psychotherapists, healthcare professionals and provisional therapists.
I have a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Northwestern University. I completed my clinical practicum training at The Family Institute’s Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic, as well as at the Family Institute’s Mindfulness & Behavior Therapy program at Northwestern University.
Location
Offering in-person appointments in the Ravenswood-North Center neighborhood of Chicago, and offering HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments to Illinois residents.
Ravenswood - North Center
Office is located at:
4256 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
Parking
Free parking is conveniently located in front of the building
CTA
The office is conveniently located within walking distance from the Brown Montrose Station, the 50 and 9 bus lines, as well as a hop + a skip from the Lawrence Metra Station