Licensed Professional Counselor
and Art Therapist

Jacqueline Chaidez

MA, LPC
Therapy for ages 10+

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist who believes in the power of art to help us communicate, explore, and understand our inner worlds. I combine talk therapy with creative expression to help clients process their experiences, uncover insights, and create meaningful change - whether or not you consider yourself “artistic.”

My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I take cues from each client to ensure therapy sessions meet your individual needs and goals, moving at a pace that feels comfortable. I practice radical empathy and unconditional positive regard, providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges and work toward growth.

I specialize in supporting adults navigating substance use, depression, anxiety, identity concerns, and the complexities of being a child of immigrants. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent clients and LGBTQIA+ individuals, providing affirming and inclusive care.

A little about me:
Outside of therapy, I love creating arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, and exploring the Midwest. I also enjoy quality time with my family and our cat.

Top Specialties:

  • Substance Use & Abuse

  • Autism & Aspergers

  • Depression

  • Art Therapy

Areas of Expertise:

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Alcohol Use

  • Anxiety

  • Body Positivity

  • Child of Immigrant Identity Issues

  • Chronic Relapse

  • Coping Skills

  • Drug Abuse

  • LGBTQ+ Identity

  • Life Transitions & Stress

  • Mood Disorders

  • Neurodivergent sensitive therapy

  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy

  • Peer Relationships

  • Personality Disorders

  • Racial Identity

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Women's Issues

I’m in network with:

Aetna

Anthem

BCBS PPO

Cigna / Evernorth

Call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com to set up an appointment or schedule a 15-minute free phone consultation.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy that can help manage mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and emotional concerns, such as coping with grief or stress.

  • Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.

“As a therapist, I practice unconditional positive regard for my clients and radical empathy. I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore and work through the challenges that bring them to therapy.”

— Jacqueline Chaidez

Questions about insurance?

Give us a call or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We can often work with insurance companies if we are out-of-network. If we are an out-of-network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135.00 for a 53 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help! We work with families to come up with a number that works for you.