Therapist profile
Jessica Grayer-Brumfield, LCSW, LISW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting areas
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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Jessica
Jessica Grayer-Brumfield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from Illinois. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, parenting demands, and family-related concerns.
She approaches sessions in a straightforward, practical way. Conversations focus on current problems and on skills that make day-to-day life easier. Jessica uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to shape sessions around immediate needs.
Many people come for help with parenting strain, caregiver stress, relationship tension with relatives, or the impact of life changes. She also supports those dealing with mood disorders, postpartum concerns, ADHD, and the emotional effects of adoption or foster care. Sessions include talking through feelings, identifying patterns, and practicing concrete coping strategies.
Jessica emphasizes collaboration. Goals and pacing are set by the person in therapy. She asks practical questions, suggests doable experiments between sessions, and reviews what's helping and what needs adjusting over time.
Her work addresses both emotional symptoms and everyday tasks. That can mean planning for a difficult conversation, reducing anxious thinking, or creating routines that ease overwhelm. People who want clear steps and regular check-ins may find this approach useful.
How sessions work
How Jessica’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s concerns first. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects back what matters to you, and helps set goals based on your priorities. It is useful for sorting through relationship strain, parenting stress, and decisions about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include noticing unhelpful thinking, testing new responses, and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and help manage distress in the moment. It can be helpful for stress, anger, and coping with grief or caregiver burden.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try strategies in session, and adjust methods based on what actually helps. That discussion guides whether more problem-focused CBT work, reflective client-centered time, or mindfulness practice is emphasized.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities, and they allow regular check-ins and skill practice without long travel. Ask about session length, scheduling options, and how homework or between-session check-ins are handled to find a setup that fits everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and parenting-related concerns, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and postpartum mood changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using client-centered discussion alongside CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile and may vary.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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