Jennis stopka, m.a., lcpc
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I'm Jennis Stopka, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for over 15 years. I graduated with a Master's Degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2004. For the past 7 years, I have had the privilege of serving my community by providing counseling services at Wolfe Behavioral Health. It has been such a rewarding experience to work within my local community of New Lenox, where my husband, three daughter's and I have made a home.
Throughout my years at Wolfe Behavioral Health, I've had the pleasure of working closely with the esteemed Dr. Dora Wolfe, Psy.D. As a Clinical Supervisor at Wolfe Behavioral Health, I have encouraged and guided fellow colleagues to help provide the highest level of care at Wolfe Behavioral Health. My areas of expertise and specialization include the treatment of Mood, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, ADHD, PTSD and related complex traumas. My goal in therapeutic interventions is to focus on understanding and healing unhealthy attachment and trauma patterns in order to allow optimal opportunities for healthy, stable and trusting relationships and coping strategies in all areas of life. As a young adult, I spent many years working in summer camps and preschool programs, therefore, I'm especially skilled and comfortable working with children and adolescents. My therapeutic approach is to make the counseling process fun, exciting and explorative through the use of play, art and music therapy.
Throughout my career in the mental health field, my work experiences include working with special needs children and their families through the Illinois Early Interventions Program. I have extensive training and specialization in working with children and families that have experienced trauma and abuse by providing counseling services through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. In addition, I have worked closely with young mothers experiencing an unplanned pregnancy by providing parenting support and/or adoption planning through Catholic Charities of Chicago. Through my work with courageous individuals, I have come to know the power and resilience we all possess when we are given a safe space to build a positive connection with a caring and nurturing counselor. I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you and helping you reach your highest goals and potential.
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Stopka Professional Counseling
New Lenox, IL (773) 517- 6520 stopkacounseling@gmail.com
