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Jessica Grayer-Brumfield

LCSW, LISW

Jessica Grayer-Brumfield , LCSW, LISW

Therapist in Illinois

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About Jessica

Jessica Grayer-Brumfield is a licensed social worker with a decade of clinical experience who helps people navigate stress, relationship challenges, grief, depression, and life transitions. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW indicates Licensed Independent Social Worker - and works from an approach that respects each person’s unique strengths and goals.

Jessica recognizes that life brings shifting perspectives, changing needs, and periods of uncertainty that can leave someone feeling overwhelmed or unfulfilled. Difficulties at work, pressure from family, or struggles in personal relationships commonly drive people to seek support. Many come to therapy wanting practical coping skills, clearer priorities, better balance, increased motivation, or healthier ways of relating to others.

Therapy is described as a collaborative learning process that requires effort, patience, and openness, and Jessica emphasizes that outcomes reflect the work put into the process. She partners with clients to set goals and pace sessions according to individual needs, offering a non-judgmental space to explore challenges, build on existing strengths, and make incremental changes. She welcomes the opportunity to learn about each person and to work together toward meaningful progress.

Approaches Jessica Uses and What Online Therapy Offers

Jessica integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to the client’s priorities, helping people explore their values and set goals that feel authentic. CBT is a structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can adjust techniques over time so that therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions make these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these formats, allowing clients to engage from home, during a break at work, or from another convenient location while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Jessica Grayer-Brumfield have?

Jessica Grayer-Brumfield has 10 years of experience in clinical social work.

Is Jessica Grayer-Brumfield a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW. License details are IL LCSW 149.017306 and IA LISW 134672.

In which languages does Jessica Grayer-Brumfield provide therapy?

Jessica provides therapy in English.

Where is Jessica Grayer-Brumfield located?

Jessica is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Jessica Grayer-Brumfield as my therapist?

You can work with Jessica Grayer-Brumfield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jessica Grayer-Brumfield work with international clients?

Jessica Grayer-Brumfield does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jessica Grayer-Brumfield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Iowa

Languages

English

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