Jade Yumping, LCSW

Hi, I’m Jade. 

My hope is to provide you through counseling and therapy with a space and relationship that is full of trust and respect. This is will allow you to feel comfortable sharing your past, your current struggles, and your hopes for the future. Reaching out for mental health care is a sign of great strength. It would be an honor to help you make needed changes so you can have the life that you have always wanted.

Therapy Approach

In the beginning of therapy, we will build a relationship and a space where you feel comfortable, respected, accepted, and supported. This will help you develop trust in my ability to help and care for you. We can follow your pace, so you can develop security and a willingness to open up when you are ready.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide a helpful and supportive relationship where we collaborate on your goals. I will help you work through your difficult thoughts, emotions, feelings, and challenges. When we are in session together we can focus on whatever you need and want to work on. What I mean by this is that you are free to talk about whatever you need to. It is important that you have a place to feel heard, cared for, and supported. Working together to problem solve and find solutions, challenge unhelpful beliefs, reduce a distressing issue or concern, develop a greater understanding of yourself, or increase your coping skills are some of the processes and goals we can work towards. 

Additional Specialties & Approaches:

• Communication Challenges
• Trust Issues 
• Self-Esteem & Negative Beliefs
• Loneliness 
• New Parents
• Isolation and Social Disconnection
• Strengths-Based Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Functional Analytic Psychotherapy

Professional Experience

Education

• Master of Social Work, Aurora University
• Bachelor of Social Work, Aurora University

Certifications, Credentials, & Specialized Trainings

• Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) – Illinois # 149024726
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Professional Memberships

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Interests, Passions, & Fun Facts about Jade

One of my favorite things to do is spend time out in nature. Whether it is going for a long walk or sitting in the sun, being in nature is something I have always enjoyed and intentionally made time for in my life. I also really enjoy antiquing.

A few unique facts about me are that I am a twin, and I was a dancer on the Bulls Kidz – the team that dances for the Chicago Bulls!