Dr. Jessica L. Hudson, Ph.D.
 
 

Meet Our Team

 
 
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Dr. Jessica Hudson, PhD.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

As a clinical psychologist I’ve had extensive training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of mental health issues. I received my PhD from DePaul University and have worked in community mental health centers and hospitals before entering private practice. My clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, life transitions, sexual and gender identity processing, and fertility and postpartum concerns. I work a great deal with LGBTQ+ clients and have familiarity with the unique needs of the community.

I try my hardest to connect with each individual client, build a relationship based on trust and support, and tailor my approach to best fit them. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and open. I am direct when needed and love to incorporate humor. I use an integrative approach based largely on cognitive-behavioral therapy, which aims to teach clients how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected and then how to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns.  I am familiar with working with people from many diverse backgrounds. I bring a feminist and social justice perspective to my work. 

I live in Rogers Park with my partner, 2 children, and cats. I enjoy biking by the lake, dabbling in various crafts, and coffee.

 
 
 
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Janis Parker, LCPC

Licensed Profesional Counselor

Janis works from a psychodynamic approach that emphasizes a client's lived experience. Doing so informs individualized strategies for growth, development, and change. While cultivating a supportive and trusted therapeutic relationship, she incorporates mindfulness-based and CBT interventions to facilitate each individual's unique process to resolve symptoms.

Particular areas of specialization include: identity development, mood concerns, behavioral and social challenges, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.

 
 
 

Kathleen O’Keefe, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Kathleen O’Keefe (she/her/hers) is a licensed professional counselor at the private practice of Dr. Jessica L. Hudson, PhD, PLLC. She is pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University.

Kathleen has an integrative approach with a strong foundation in psychodynamic and person-centered theories. Kathleen works with adult clients who wish to explore their feelings, anxieties and various life-transitions in an open and accepting therapeutic environment. Kathleen currently offers therapeutic services via teletherapy services.

 
 
 

Czarina Morgan, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Czarina Morgan (she/her/hers) is a counseling intern at the private practice of Jessica L. Hudson, PhD, PLLC, and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. Czarina graduated in 2006 from William Jewell College with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Czarina utilizes an integrative approach with an emphasis on person-centered, psychodynamic, existential, and emotionally-focused orientations.