Taking Mindful Steps Together for Meaningful Change
Stepping Stones Therapy & Coaching, PLLC, provides a warm, open and non-judgemental space to help clients discover the true potential of themselves and their lives. Emotional vulnerabilities, self-doubt, circular thinking, and recurring negative and judgmental thoughts can all be overcome when one feels understood and accepted with validation, insight, and guidance. Jacqueline helps clients explore concerns, develop new skill sets, and implement realistic strategies for positive change in one’s life choices.
With over 15 years of experience in the clinical and corporate fields and specialized training working with individuals, Jacqueline understands that with the right support system and therapeutic approach, one can discover patterns and overcome their roadblocks and challenges as individuals, couples, and parents. As a seasoned mental health professional in trauma-informed care and addictions, Jacqueline brings to her work her vast knowledge, understanding, and experience with those seeking to build more fulfilling and balanced lives.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, trauma, relationship issues, career-life balance challenges, chronic stress, feeling stuck, low self-confidence, or addiction concerns, or any other of the areas listed in the services, and are ready to take the first step in making meaningful changes, contact me at 312-809-0312, [email protected], or click the appointment button below.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Ball State University
- Master of Arts in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Affiliations
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- Illinois Counseling Association
- Illinois Psychological Association
- Illinois Mental Health Counselors
Jacqueline Baron, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Jacqueline offers both practical and therapeutic support to enable people to discover new ways to approach their life concerns.
Jacqueline’s therapeutic approaches are drawn from training in many different modalities including:
- Interpersonal
- Cognitive Behavioral
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed
- Expressive Arts
- Person-Centered
- Mindfulness
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Family Systems
- Addictions Recovery, 12-Step, Harm Reduction
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Individual Challenges (Personal and Career)
For individuals feeling disconnected from their purpose or derailed by personal challenges, Jacqueline’s holistic approach can help individuals get back on track and find wholeness. Jacqueline develops customized approaches that incorporate the mind-body relationship. She also supports individuals in their careers, exploring new paths and finding balance in their lives.
Relationships, Parenting, New Parents
Jacqueline specializes in helping couples, new parents and families find balance and harmony in their lives. Jacqueline works with individuals on communication skills, relationship building, parenting skill building and supporting new parents in their life transition, including fertility and family planning, and postpartum depression and anxiety.
Addictions & Trauma (PTSD, CPTSD)
As a specialist in addictions, Jacqueline helps individuals build a strong toolkit of recovery and relapse prevention. She offers customized approaches for clients seeking abstinence or harm reduction. She is also trauma-informed in both PTSD and CPTSD, promoting an environment of safety, healing and empowerment.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss
Whatever obstacles and struggles someone may be going through in life, Jacquelines provide guidance and tools to help mitigate those concerns and find new resources for living. In addition, for those experiencing loss and grief, Jacqueline provides support and understanding to explore the meaning and impact of one’s loss.