Jarrett Langfitt, LCSW
Message from Jarrett
Congratulations on taking this big step in your mental health journey - seeking therapy. Whether you are struggling with sadness, worry, work-related stress, substance use issues, relationship difficulties, or emotions resulting from traumatic experience(s), I offer a supportive ear and a nonjudgmental environment in which we can work together to identify and implement strategies to move you toward your goals. I strive to assist clients in fully exploring their emotions in an environment characterized by compassion, acceptance, and safety. I take a holistic view of each person and consider the physical, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual components of well-being. I feel strongly that connection with values facilitates growth and satisfaction. I am particularly interested in partnering with my clients as they strive to develop emotional flexibility and move toward their goals and values. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor. I completed my graduate training in social work at the University of Chicago. I offer teletherapy services in Illinois, Indiana, Texas, and Connecticut. If I can support you in making meaningful change in your life, I would love to talk with you about how we can work together.
About Jarrett's practice
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
$
Sliding scale
Directive
Reflective
In-person available: No
Virtual available: Yes
Addiction and Substance Use
Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anger
Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS
United / Oxford
Aetna
Cigna
Oscar
IL + 3 more
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Get to Know Jarrett
Where did you work before going into private practice?
For the last several years, I have been working at a specialized PTSD treatment program that is located in a university medical center. In this role, I have provided psychotherapy to hundreds of individuals, many of whom experience PTSD related to sexual trauma, military combat, or physical abuse.
What degrees do you have and what techniques are you trained in?
I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Chicago. I have extensive training and education in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, addiction, depression and anxiety. I have completed advanced training fellowships in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for the treatment of PTSD. I also have 5 years of post-graduate experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How should I prepare for my first session with you?
The first session is a great time for you to share what you would like to accomplish through therapy. Additionally, you can use the first session to ask questions about my practice, my therapeutic approach, and our mutual fit.
How do you approach diversity in the room or working with clients who may come from a different background than you?
I recognize that we all have unique backgrounds, values, experiences, and philosophies. I value the variety of perspectives that my clients bring to the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to approach differences with compassion, humility, and curiosity. By taking a client-centered approach to therapy, I partner with clients as they explore and apply their own values and goals.
Do you assign homework, activities, or readings for me to do between sessions? Why or why not?
My approach to between-session work varies by individual. For some, practicing skills between sessions helps make lasting change and quickly alleviates symptoms. Others may find between-session work to be overwhelming. In the case of the latter, I tend to engage clients in collaboratively exploring other methods of transforming the insights gained in therapy into real-world outcomes.
Is there ever a time when you would encourage me to leave or graduate? Or how do I know when it's time to end or move on, or time to stay and explore more?
I strongly believe that graduation from therapy is a collaborative decision. As with other aspects of therapy, I involve clients in the decision-making process when it comes to ending therapy. When discussing graduation, I find it best to have a frank conversation with clients about their progress toward their treatment goals, their unique mental health needs, and how they plan to go continue improving and prevent recurrence of symptoms after completion of therapy.