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My name is Jeremy Pape and I’ve had my LCSW for 19 years. I’ve been trained in CBT and intensively trained in DBT. I utilize a combination of those methods but also employ client centered, solution focused, nonjudgemental approaches with my clients. My focus is primarily anxiety, depression, anger management and trauma.
My approach
I have been intensively trained in both CBT and DBT and will use a combination thereof but also solution focused and client centered approaches.
My focus
I work with ages 12 and up and enjoy working with clients that are motivated and willing to do what it takes to live a life worth living. I am most comfortable working with mood disorders, anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ+ concerns.
My communication style
I like my clients to feel safe and be willing to talk about the difficulties they are facing and I provide a relaxed, nonjudgemental environment for them do so. I provide a calm, empathic approach with a little humor here and there.
My journey to mental healthcare
I started working in a children’s shelter in Chicago followed by some time as a case manager for a foster care agency. I enjoyed working with kids and their families and assisting them with problem solving through difficult situations. Ultimately I went to graduate school and earned my MSW. Since then I have worked in a variety of settings such as schools, community crisis outreach, inpatient, outpatient, and intake/assessment and referral. Most recently I was a clinical director at a DBT focused residential facility for children and adolescents for 6 years and then the same role at a different facility for 3 years which consisted of residential treatment, inpatient/detox for kids and adults and a virtual IOP chemical dependency program. I have enjoyed working with adolescents and adults and watching when they have that “light bulb” moment where they are able to see that they have more control over their lives and their choices than they initially thought. I find it very rewarding to watch personal growth occur over time.
My goals for you
Based on their presenting issues and what they’d like to work on I encourage them to set goals that are short term, realistic and achievable. I then review those goals with them every 60 days to determine if they’re making progress and whether they need to be amended in any way.
My first session with you
During our first session I briefly discuss my approach to therapy as well as what my expectations are regarding being willing, open and honest in order to insure they get the most out of their sessions. I ask about presenting concerns and some brief history and then discuss their goals for therapy.
