Jennifer Summers
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Together we will work on addressing the root causes of these difficulties and build resilience, better overall wellbeing and meaningful social connections
Hello, I’m Jennifer the lead therapist here at HopeSprings and have been practicing in the mental health field for over 6 years with a prior 15+ years’ medical experience with neurodiverse populations and trauma of all forms. I am a proud alumnus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and part of this community since early 2003. Personally, experiencing my own complex trauma as a child and medical trauma as an adult, mental health has become my passion. I work to investigate and understand how the inner sense of self works for each person. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize at looking through a trauma informed lese to help guide others and build a better quality of life. The ages I have worked with vary from age 4-99 years old. My personality affects my approach through non-judgement, compassion, and empathy, utilizing active listening and sometimes activities. If you are affected by trauma/PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, depression/mood disorders, abuse, parent child relational issues, emotion regulation or going through a difficult life situation, I am here to help support and guide you to better overall well-being.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$44 — $175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Cigna – Illinois
- Health Alliance – Illinois
- Humana – Illinois
- Magellan – Illinois
- Medicaid – Illinois
- Meridian – Illinois
- Molina – Illinois
- Optum – Illinois
- United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of Illinois: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
149023343, Illinois