Jessica Gremer

I advocate for, counsel, and motivate those living with mental illness (mood, thought, anxiety, and personality disorders). I support members clinically and emotionally, engaging in clinical sessions, goal setting, support groups, assessments, and treatment plans. I hold a bachelor's in science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and I am currently attending Northwestern University, prospectively earning a Master of Arts in Counseling. 
I have creative aptitudes that include color discrimination, abstract thinking, and ideaphoria (a rapid process where I think of original ideas), inspiring me to incorporate art therapy as well.
I have retail sales experience, embodying a pleasant demeanor, making the customer's experience special and memorable. I have an affinity for fashion, with a savvy and sophisticated taste, preferring earthy, bohemian, and colorful, patterned pieces as well as classy, elegant, and dazzling materials. I currently hold a position at the Armani Exchange Outlet within the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. 
I am a Certified MBTI Practitioner as well as a Certified Enneagram Spectrum Instructor. 
I am an INFJ according to the MBTI: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging. "As a lover of beauty and wisdom, an altruist with near mystic insight, the INFJ makes her mark on the world. Her chameleon-like temperament and natural counseling ability allows a channels for understanding, yet she is so misunderstood in all her complexity." 
I am a 4w3 in the enneagram (The Original Person with an Effective wing)-emotional, artistic, sensitive, thoughtful, and introspective as well as optimistic, enthusiastic, and pragmatic.

Trilogy Behavioral Health

At Trilogy, I am responsible for individual therapy with clients ages 5-20. I document progress, conduct IM-CANS assessments, and establish goals for therapy. In group therapy, I speak on DBT, ACT, and art theory to help shape young individuals. The increase in awareness and drive for self-exploration, categorized with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, is elicited.At Trilogy, I am responsible for individual therapy with clients ages 5-20. I document progress, conduct IM-CANS assessments, and establish goals for therapy. In group therapy, I speak on DBT, ACT, and art theory to help shape young individuals. The increase in awareness and drive for self-exploration, categorized with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, is elicited.

Assessed the client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation to plan for treatment course through home, community, and office visits.  Provided individually based motivational treatment and support to clients, assisting them in their recovery from mental illness.  Advocated for clients and linked them to community services as needed.  Provided client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to clients with severe mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use/addiction disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach.

Adult Counseling Adult Counseling

The Family Institute at Northwestern University · InternshipThe Family Institute at Northwestern University · InternshipApr 2023 - Dec 2023 · 9 mosApr 2023 to Dec 2023 · 9 mosEvanston, IL · On-siteEvanston, IL · On-site

Interning with Northwestern's Family Institute to harness and channel psychodynamic knowledge attained through my graduate studies. I will see clients for individual and group therapy sessions as well as meet with a supervisor weekly to address areas of growth and learning as a counselor. Creatively, enthusiastically, and intentionally I will show up as a counselor-in-training underneath the incredibly intelligent, sensitive, and talented faculty at NU.

Transitional Care ManagementTransitional Care ManagementDec 2021 - May 2022 · 6 mosDec 2021 to May 2022 · 6 mosChicago, Illinois, United StatesChicago, Illinois, United States

At West Chicago Terrace, in conjunction with Transitional Care Management, conducted case management and the coordination of services for residents diagnosed with various mood and thought disorders. Assessed and developed a plan of care, and oversaw the psychiatric programming of the residents, ensuring members’ needs and goals are being met. Developed care plans, MDS analyses, and ran groups focusing on mindfulness, symptom management, and DBT.At West Chicago Terrace, in conjunction with Transitional Care Management, conducted case management and the coordination of services for residents diagnosed with various mood and thought disorders. Assessed and developed a plan of care, and oversaw the psychiatric programming of the residents, ensuring members’ needs and goals are being met. Developed care plans, MDS analyses, and ran groups focusing on mindfulness, symptom management, and DBT.

Behavioral Health AssociateBehavioral Health Associate

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center · Full-timeTimberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center · Full-timeAug 2021 - Nov 2021 · 4 mosAug 2021 to Nov 2021 · 4 mosLemont, Illinois, United StatesLemont, Illinois, United States

Engaged with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Collaborated with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate, and return patient to the community. Monitored behavior of patients and encourage patients to build the necessary skills to combat eating disorders, mental health concerns, and addiction. Lead group sessions recreationally and therapeutically. Helped with admissions and discharges. Demonstrated a positive, empathetic, and professional demeanor. Established physical and emotional safety, providing a safe and nurturing attitude and environment.Engaged with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Collaborated with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate, and return patient to the community. Monitored behavior of patients and encourage patients to build the necessary skills to combat eating disorders, mental health concerns, and addiction. Lead group sessions recreationally and therapeutically. Helped with admissions and discharges. Demonstrated a positive, empathetic, and professional demeanor. Established physical and emotional safety, providing a safe and nurturing attitude and environment.

Community Support Specialist and Residential Case ManagerCommunity Support Specialist and Residential Case Manager

Thresholds · Full-timeThresholds · Full-timeOct 2020 - May 2021 · 8 mosOct 2020 to May 2021 · 8 mosNorthfield, Illinois, United StatesNorthfield, Illinois, United States

Developed and reviewed members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific health services needed, tailored to accommodate the cultural and social diversity of the members. Provided services such as outreach, supervising the self-administration of medication, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and assistance with securing basic necessities. Built upon the assets and strengths of the members and helped them maintain a sense of identity, dignity, and positive self-esteem using stage-based treatment. Provided direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. Assisted Residential Team by attending Dr.’s appointments for residential members and providing one-on-one counseling sessions.

Northwestern University 

Master of Arts-Counseling

Anticipated graduation, August 2024

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Loyola University Chicago-May 2016 

Bachelor of Science-Psychology  

Marketing Concentration

GPA: 3.4/4.0