Meet Jessica Davis, LCPC
I don’t want you to feel like a character in your story, I want you to know that you’re the hero!
find out more about jessica Davis
Motivating Counselor
inspired by change
I love working with challenging teens! Many of the teens I meet don’t want to be in therapy at first, and I completely understand why. Once we start working together, they often take to it more than they expected, and we build a genuine, trusting rapport. I see it as a personal challenge to work with clients who don’t believe therapy is for them and help them discover what a great fit it can be.
These days, I especially love supporting parents. When your teen is struggling, the whole house can feel it, and it’s easy to feel stuck. I help parents feel like they can make changes, so there’s more peace in your home again.
Growing up, I got to watch my twin brother collide with certain teachers, date interesting girls, and struggle academically throughout high school. I also watched as my older sister dealt with test anxiety. My parents had learned how to support my brother and I through school transitions because of the difficulty my sister had with the change from elementary school to middle school.
I came to a realization that no matter how smart you are, or how great your family is, adolescence is just a hard time for teenagers to navigate.
From these experiences, I developed a strong desire to help others avoid the pitfalls that I look back upon today and pursued psychology in college and graduate school. After I graduated and started to work in the field, I realized that I had a lot to offer teens trying to find their way. I found that communicating with struggling teens was easy for me and I could provide a safe place for those teenagers to come and talk about their fears, worries, and frustrations, while also helping them to see things from a perspective other than their own.
I can be an adult figure supporting them while also getting to enjoy the person they are becoming. I get to see in counseling sessions the adult that your teen could become.
Jessica Davis, LCPC
At a Glance
Who I see
- Teens
- Young adults
- Adults
- Parents
What I help with
- Anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Challenging teens
- Parenting support
- College concerns
How I work
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)Changing thoughts and habits to feel better.
Motivational interviewingFinding your own reasons to change.
- Sessions
- In person in New Lenox, IL, and by telehealth for clients in Illinois
- Insurance
- Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and UMR
- License
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois #180.009933. Verify license
- Education
- Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University
- Experience
- Counseling teens and families since 2013, starting at Rosecrance Berry Center. Founded Davis-Smith Mental Health in 2017.
Creator and host
Block Out the Noise
A weekly podcast and YouTube show on anxiety, overthinking and self-doubt, with real talk and practical tools you can use right away.
POSITIVE MIND = POSITIVE LIFE
Tidbits about Jessica Davis
Recreational Activities
Skydiving
Bungee-jumping
Backwards bungee-jumping (don’t recommend)
Hobbies/Interests
Television shows
Painting
Sports
Work history
What Is Jessica Davis’s Experience?
Great experience matters
I have worked with countless children and adolescents. I worked at Rosecrance Berry Center focusing on children and adolescents with diagnoses of: anxiety, adjustment disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and anorexia. I enjoyed my time there and it allowed me to learn and grow as a counselor while managing anywhere from 20 to 100 clients at a time. You learn how to help quickly, be assertive, and yet challenge your clients to grow. You also find out what your limits are and how important it is to be passionate about what you do. I have seen clients not make progress and it was due to the relationship not being built, but expectations being demanded.
My therapy approach consists of mainly cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on changing either your thoughts or behaviors to impact how you feel. I also use motivational interviewing techniques to help clients find internal motivation to change their behavior. I am very future-oriented in counseling sessions to help clients also understand the importance of time, growth, and making steady change.
Jessica Davis’s Ultimate Goal
My ultimate goal as a counselor is for you to trust in who you are and recognize your inner strength. I believe that every person has a power that is just waiting to be unleashed.
Jessica Davis, LCPCFounder & CEO
New Client
How getting started works
It can be overwhelming coming to counseling. Here’s every step, from your first call to the sessions that follow.
Step 1
Reach out
Request a session online or call (815) 409-5940 to schedule your first appointment.
Step 2
Fill out your intake forms
Your welcome email has everything. Finish the forms at least 48 hours before your appointment, on a phone, tablet or computer, and share your preferred times and therapist.
Step 3
We check your benefits
If you’re using insurance, we check your benefits before confirming your appointment, so you have a good idea of your cost before your first visit.
Step 4
Your first session
Check in on the iPad in our waiting room. Your therapist walks you through confidentiality, answers your questions, and gets to know you and your goals.
Step 5
Plan next steps together
Most people start with weekly sessions, at least three to build a connection, then adjust together as things improve.
In-network with
- Aetna PPO
- Cigna / Evernorth
- BCBS PPO
- UnitedHealthcare
- UMR
- Initial assessment $200
- Ongoing sessions $150
Insurance and rates
Insurance Accepted
Davis-Smith Mental Health is in network with Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna and Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare, and UMR. Not every therapist is in every network, so we check your plan with you before your first session. If you’d rather pay privately, we can give you a Superbill to use with your out-of-network benefits.
Start Working with Jessica Davis!
Tell us a little about what is going on. We will match you with the right therapist and reach out to schedule.
Trouble seeing the form? Open it in a new window or call us at (815) 409-5940.
What People Are Saying About Us
5.0 Based on 5 Google reviews
“Davis-Smith Mental Health truly cares about their clients. The therapists are compassionate, skilled, and genuinely committed to helping you grow and heal. It’s clear that Jessica has built a team that shares her values and dedication. Highly recommend to anyone looking for meaningful support and real results.”
Kasia Budyn · Posted on Google
“Jessica provides a safe and welcoming environment for all the teens she sees. She tailors treatment to each teen and is incredibly patient and open to their needs. I have seen first hand the work she does and the connection she has with kids. I cannot recommend her enough as someone who will care for your teen and your family!”
Google User · Posted on Google
“Davis-Smith Mental Health is a trusted resource for providing compassionate, high-quality therapy for teens and emerging adults. I know confidently that clients are supported with empathy, professionalism, and respect. Jessica leads her team with integrity and intention. She clearly prioritizes the well-being of her staff, which allows them to show up fully for the clients they serve. Their commitment to the healing journey is evident in every interaction. I’m grateful to have them as a referral partner and deeply value their work in the mental health community.”
Sherri Wick · Posted on Google
“Jessica is a dedicated therapist and absolutely loves working with teens. You are able to feel the love from the moment you walk through the door. She and her staff will provide a safe and private environment for that one on one attention you deserve.”
Melanie K. Hall · Posted on Google
“Jessica and her team are so passionate and helpful! I would recommend this practice to anyone looking!”
Biljana Krzywinski · Posted on Google
More ways we can help
Other Ways We Help
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety is the most common reason families come to us, and it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether your teen is avoiding school, your young adult can’t stop overthinking, or worry has taken over your daily life, we can help. Our therapists use CBT and EMDR to help clients understand what’s driving their anxiety and build real tools to manage it.
Teen Anxiety Counseling
The teen years are when anxiety tends to hit the hardest. School pressure, social stress, comparison, and the weight of figuring out who they are can leave teens feeling overwhelmed and stuck. We work with teens to understand what’s behind the anxiety and give them real skills they can actually use, at school, at home, and in the moments that feel like too much.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched approach for trauma, and it’s also used for anxiety. It works by helping the brain reprocess difficult memories and experiences that are keeping you stuck. Our EMDR-trained therapist works with teens, young adults, and adults.
Depression Therapy
Depression and anxiety often show up together. If your teen has lost interest in things they used to enjoy, is sleeping too much or too little, or seems hopeless about the future, therapy can help. We work with clients to find what’s underneath the depression and build a path forward that actually feels possible.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma is one of the most common drivers of anxiety in teenagers and young adults. It doesn’t always look like what you’d expect. It can show up as constant worry, anger, trouble concentrating, or emotional shutdown. Our therapists help clients work through trauma at their own pace, in a space where they feel safe.
Emotional Regulation
When anxiety runs high, emotions feel unmanageable. Some children, teens, and adults feel everything. Small frustrations become explosions. Sadness becomes despair. We help clients understand their patterns and develop strategies for handling intense feelings without shutting down or lashing out.
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it. It changes how they show up in every relationship. We help teens, young adults, and adults work through the ways anxiety and other challenges are impacting their connections with family, friends, and partners.
Life Transitions
Starting high school. Leaving for college. A new job, a divorce, a move. Life transitions can trigger anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, even when the change is something you wanted. We help clients work through the uncertainty and build confidence in who they’re becoming.
Young Adult Counseling
The years between 18 and 30 come with a unique kind of pressure. A lot of young adults are dealing with anxiety they’ve carried since their teenage years but never had the chance to address. We help them get unstuck and start building a life that feels like theirs.
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You don’t have to figure this out alone
If something told you to keep reading this far, trust that feeling. Whether it’s for yourself, your teen, or your young adult, the hardest part is deciding to start. We are here when you are ready.
there is courage in change ♥
- Anxiety counseling for children, teens and adults
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- In-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and UMR
- Telehealth for clients in Illinois
- In-person in New Lenox
- EMDR therapy for anxiety and trauma
- We truly care about every client
- There is courage in change