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Jamie Bernstein Therapy - Preparing for Pregnancy & TTC
Illinois 60202Chicago, Illinois 60622
SERVICES IN NUTSHELL
Individual psychotherapy for the perinatal period, offered virtually from the comfort of your own space.
MORE ABOUT US
Individual therapy as you prepare for pregnancy

Preparing for pregnancy looks different for everyone. I’m here to help you navigate both the emotional shifts and the practical logistics that arise during this season. Together, we will focus on strengthening your support system and expanding your coping skills, ensuring you feel grounded and fully supported as you step into this next chapter.

Support as you try to conceive

Trying to conceive can be an emotional rollercoaster that often leaves people feeling quite isolated. I’m here to help you navigate those highs and lows. Together, we will ensure that you aren’t carrying this burden by yourself, providing the support you need to feel less alone in the process.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER
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Jamie Bernstein, LCSW, M.s. Ed

Jamie Bernstein, LCSW, M.s. Ed

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Jamie Bernstein, LCSW, M.s. Ed

Working with me

My approach to therapy is grounded in a genuine human connection, as that’s when I believe the most growth is accomplished. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen and heard—a collaborative environment that is warm, non-judgmental, and practical. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, managing the daily stressors of “the in-between,” or looking to build more sustainable balance, we will work together to help you move forward with confidence.

My approach is client-centered and integrative. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model; instead, I draw from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside Motivational Interviewing and Family Systems theory. This allows us to address both the immediate tools you need for coping and the deeper patterns that influence your relationships and well-being.

My Perspective & Background

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by a deep interest in how we grow through change. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a background rooted in both psychology and social systems. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completed my graduate training at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.

Before transitioning into private practice, I spent years in the education system, serving first as a teacher and later as a school social worker. That experience—combined with my own journey as a mom of two—gives me a unique lens into the complexities of modern parenting. I understand the “invisible load” and the challenge of maintaining your own identity while caring for others.

In addition to my work with clients, I find great fulfillment in providing clinical supervision to graduate-level clinical interns and pre-licensed clinicians, helping to support the next generation of therapists.

I am passionate about helping adults create a life that feels authentic and manageable. If you’re ready to explore what’s next for you, I’m here to help.

 

Testimonials

“I’VE WORKED WITH JAMIE FOR YEARS. SHE IS CONSISTENTLY WARM, TRUSTING AND STEADY. SHE LISTENS BEFORE INTERJECTING AND PROVIDES HER OPINION WHEN IT’S HELPFUL. SHE CHALLENGES ME TO SEE ALL SIDES AND PERSPECTIVES OF ANY GIVEN ISSUE AND PUSHES ME TO EVOLVE EMOTIONALLY EACH AND EVERY SESSION.”

—E.G.

“JAMIE IS WARM, CONSCIENTIOUS, AND EMPATHETIC! SHE HAS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ON WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES.”

—Dr. Kayce Hyde Brott

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