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 and admiring art, outdoor activities, and exploring the Midwest. I also enjoy quality time with my family and my cats with a good cup of coffee.
Education:
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MA Art Therapy and Counseling, 2020
What are your top specialties?
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.
What would you say to someone considering therapy with you?
My approach is focused on your personal story. I believe that within your lived experiences and narrative there is deep insight and potential for change.
What insurance do you accept?
BCBS PPO, Aetna, Anthem, and Cigna/Evernorth.
What does a typical session with you look like?
My sessions are tailored to meet clients where they are at. Most sessions focus on clients needs and are open ended but structure is incorporated as needed to develop skills and progress in treatment.
Who is your ideal client?
I enjoy working with my Latino community on individual and collective healing, as well as young adults as they navigate big and exciting life transitions. Helping people process their experiences and create meaningful personal narratives is important to me, and I value working anyone who is open to the therapeutic process.
How do clients describe you?
Creative, patient, and authentic.
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
Interested in working together? Fill out the form below, call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We also offer a 15-minute free phone consultation.
Jacqueline’s Approach
My approach is focused on your personal story. I believe that within your lived experiences and narrative there is deep insight and potential for change. I have a creative and direct approach to your sessions.
I use a combination of approaches to therapy such as Art/Creative Therapies, Relational Aesthetics, and Social Justice to provide a frame work that meets clients where they are at based on their current needs. Additionally, I integrate Motivational interviewing , DBT and CBT as frameworks for skill development and navigating the changes of life.
Click here for more detailed information on therapeutic modalities.
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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.
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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.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.
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.