Jeff Fish
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About
Growing up in a Christian home, my life was built on a foundation of faith. Yet, behind the scenes, I struggled with a persistent, quiet whisper: “You are not good enough.” This sense of inadequacy, coupled with complex family relationships, led me into negative process behaviors—patterns of coping that left me feeling stuck and disconnected from the peace God promises.
My healing journey began when I stopped trying to earn my worth and started resting in the truth of Isaiah 43:1: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” I realized that my identity wasn’t defined by my struggles or my family’s history, but by the One who “fearfully and wonderfully” made me (Psalm 139).
My Clinical Approach: Solution-Focused & Spirit-Led
In my practice, I don’t just want to talk about your problems; I want to help you walk into God’s solutions. I utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a practical and hope-filled approach that focuses on your strengths rather than your “brokenness.”
While we acknowledge the past, we do not live there. Instead, we follow the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, learning to stop leaning on our own limited understanding of our pain and instead trusting the Lord to make our paths straight.
In our sessions, you can expect:
A Strengths-Based Perspective: We identify the God-given resilience you already possess to overcome negative behaviors.
Forward-Moving Goals: We use “Scaling Questions” and the “Miracle Question” to visualize what a life redeemed and empowered by the Holy Spirit actually looks like for you.
Biblical Integration: We replace the lies of “not being enough” with the truth of your value in Christ, using Scripture as our ultimate compass.
My Hope for You
I am a “wounded healer” who knows what it’s like to feel lost in the middle of a pews-and-church-life. Whether you are navigating complicated family dynamics or trying to break free from old habits, my goal is to help you hear the Father calling you by name. You are not your problem; you are a child of God with a bright future ahead.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Handicap Accessible
Cities
- Chicago
- Bolingbrook
- Joliet
- Saint Louis
- Naperville
Counties
- Kendall
- Cook
- Will County
- St. Louis
- DuPage County
ZIPs
- 60586
- 60435
- 60440
- 63101
- 60540
Teleheath
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- IL
- MO
Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)
- 60 min
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Telehealth
Psychological Testing
Ages
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Healthcare Workers
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
- Ministry Leaders
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Strengths
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sexual addiction
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
Payment Methods Accepted
- Credit Card
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
Do you accept payment plans
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
Educational History
- School:University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:Andrews University
- Degree:Undergrad
Years In Practice
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:149014418
- State:
- IL
Professional Associations
- AACC
- National Association of Social Workers
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