Gentilly Grove Therapy
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Jennifer M Doucet, DSW, LCSW, MSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Louisiana with an MSW from Chicago State University and a Doctor of Social Work from Aurora University. She has over 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual and group therapy, as well as in after-school programs, residential, inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health settings. She is currently an assistant professor at Chicago State University.
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Therapy Philosophy
"I use evidence-based psychotherapy to build self-understanding and help clients adopt healthier attitudes and coping skills. Therapy is a collaborative, gradual process that requires commitment from both client and caregiver; small, consistent changes can produce meaningful, lasting results."
​Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Doucet practices client-centered, systemic therapy, helping clients broaden their perspective to discover new possibilities. She integrates mindfulness and other evidence-based techniques to strengthen resilience and functioning.
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Areas of Expertise
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Group Therapy
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Mindfulness Based Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative Therapy
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Person-Centered Therapy
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Race-based trauma
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Anxiety and mood disorders
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Clinical assessments
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Individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and clinical supervision.
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Research
Dr. Doucet's scholarly interests include identifying disparities that impact the African American and Latino communities and identifying how social workers can best address these issues through advocacy and evidenced based research.