Jamie Stevens Counseling Group LLC

Jamie Stevens Counseling Group LLC Jamie Stevens Counseling Group specializes in mental health services for the neurodiverse. Bridging the gap in our community! We have two locations.

We are the only counseling practice in Central Illinois that specializes in neurodiversity. We work with people of all ages by asking them first and foremost what they want to change in their life. We offer assessments and on-going therapy treatment. Telehealth and in-person sessions are available. One on Prospect Avenue and one at the Trade Center Building on Neil Street. Accepted Insurance Plans: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Health Alliance, HealthLink, Humana, U of I Student Insurance, and Magellan.

New: Neurodiversity Informed Couples TherapistI am proud to announce that our therapist Jason Keist has just become cert...
11/06/2025

New: Neurodiversity Informed Couples Therapist

I am proud to announce that our therapist Jason Keist has just become certified as a Gottman/Kessler Couples Therapist - Healing Betrayal Trauma & Grief. He is also a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). So if you are looking for a couples therapist that understands the complex dynamics of a home with autism and/or ADHD Jason would be a great fit!

Email for an appointment: grace@jamiestevenscounseling.com

We are very excited to announce that we now have a therapist that specializes in men with neurodiversity. Jason Keist MS...
10/01/2025

We are very excited to announce that we now have a therapist that specializes in men with neurodiversity. Jason Keist MSW, LSW, PhD ABD has worked with many young men and men in a college setting and clinical setting providing support and tackling issues specific to men with autism / ADHD. He specializes in helping fellow community members attend to challenges related to autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-worth, belonging, parenting, and grief/loss. He is also working towards earning his Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) certification. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Jason please email our practice manager at jess@jamiestevenscounseling.com or checkout our website at jamiestevenscounseling.com

07/31/2025

Here are some journaling prompts specifically created for people with autism and ADHD

Self-Awareness & Identity
1. How would I describe myself beyond my diagnoses? What parts of me feel most “me”?
2. What do I wish others understood about how my brain and body work?
3. What parts of my identity have I had to mask or hide to be accepted? How does that affect me?
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ADHD & Executive Functioning
4. When do I feel most focused or in a flow state? What helps me get there?
5. What are some common frustrations I have with my attention or memory? How do I usually respond to those moments?
6. What routines or tools have actually worked for me (even if they’re unconventional)? Why do they work?
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Autistic Experience & Sensory Processing
7. What are some sensory experiences I crave or find soothing? What do I avoid and why?
8. When do I feel overloaded or overstimulated? What are early warning signs I can watch for?
9. How do I express affection, empathy, or connection differently from neurotypical norms? How can I embrace that?
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Chronic Pain & Physical Health
10. What does my pain want me to know today? If it had a voice, what would it say?
11. How do I respond emotionally to my pain—do I feel angry, resigned, anxious, numb? Why?
12. What small daily actions help me feel like I have some control or agency over my body?
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Trauma & Emotional Safety
13. When did I first learn it wasn’t safe to be myself? What would I tell that younger version of me now?
14. What helps me feel safe—physically, emotionally, socially? Can I create more of that in my environment?
15. How do I react when I’m triggered? Can I describe what happens in my body and mind during those moments?
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Healing, Hope, and Growth
16. What parts of me have survived despite everything? What strengths have carried me through?
17. What does healing mean to me—not what others say it is, but what I want it to look and feel like?
18. Who in my life (past or present) made me feel seen or understood? What did they do that mattered?
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Creative Reflection & Self-Compassion
19. Draw or describe what your brain feels like on a hard day vs. a good day. What do you notice?
20. Write a compassionate letter to your nervous system, your inner child, or your body. What would you say to comfort or support them?

Jamie Stevens Counseling group is proud to sponsor the Cenntenial High School golf outing. This fun community event is t...
07/14/2025

Jamie Stevens Counseling group is proud to sponsor the Cenntenial High School golf outing. This fun community event is the annual fundraiser that supports the high school program. We believe in contributing to our community to make difference.

Meet Our Team!Lexia Swope-Hassan MSW, PLCSWLexia is a dedicated child and adolescent therapist with over 8 years of expe...
06/04/2025

Meet Our Team!
Lexia Swope-Hassan MSW, PLCSW

Lexia is a dedicated child and adolescent therapist with over 8 years of experience supporting young people through her work as a School Social Worker. She has worked with a diverse range of children and teens, including those who are neurodivergent and those living with disabilities.

Lexia provides both individual and group counseling focused on helping children and adolescents build self-regulation skills, improve their mental health, gain psychoeducation, and strengthen social skills. She has extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, autism, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), anxiety, and depression, as well as those who have experienced trauma.

Lexia’s approach is grounded in empathy, inclusivity, and respect. She believes that building a strong, trusting relationship is the foundation for effective therapy. She uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, while always tailoring her methods to meet each child’s unique needs.

Lexia values collaboration with caregivers and sees them as essential partners in a child’s progress. She is also trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation, ensuring safety and support even in difficult moments.

Above all, Lexia is committed to providing ethical, client-centered, and culturally responsive care. She honors each client’s dignity, autonomy, and potential for growth.

Meet Our Team!Jessica Messe MSW, PLSWJessica attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earning Excellence in Scho...
06/04/2025

Meet Our Team!
Jessica Messe MSW, PLSW

Jessica attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earning Excellence in Scholarship with her Master’s of Social Work. Jessica has an Advanced Clinical concentration focusing on Schools. As a school social worker, she has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, emotional disorders, other health impairments, and learning disabilities. She focuses on implementing social communication skills, problem solving, emotional regulation, stress management, and friendship skills into her sessions with a creative, calm, and personalized approach. She is passionate about working with individuals as they navigate grief and loss, life transitions, and changing family dynamics. Jessica is a Project Ti-3 Scholar earning certificates in Trauma-Informed Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, and School Social Work. She specializes in providing trauma-informed care to youth and their families.

Jessica brings warmth, collaboration, flexibility, and positivity to sessions, encouraging clients to develop coping strategies and social-emotional learning skills that work best for their individualized goals. Jessica is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive therapeutic environment where all clients feel safe and empowered.

Meet Our Team!Glen Forneris MSW, LCSWWith over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, Glen is a dedicated an...
06/04/2025

Meet Our Team!
Glen Forneris MSW, LCSW

With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, Glen is a dedicated and compassionate clinician who has worked with children, adults, and families in outpatient clinical settings as well as in schools. His approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

Currently serving as a school social worker at both an elementary and a middle school, Glen provides direct support to students, families, and educators. He specializes in helping children and adolescents navigate emotional and behavioral challenges, while also fostering healthy development and academic success.

Glen has extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other mental health conditions. He is particularly skilled at working with clients who have experienced trauma and those with complex emotional needs.

He holds specialized training in trauma-informed care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and autism spectrum interventions, and incorporates additional evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. His goal is to support clients in developing emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and practical coping strategies that lead to long-term well-being.

Above all, Glen is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space where every client feels heard, supported, and empowered to grow.

Meet Our Team!Jason Keist MSW, PLSWHey, how's the day treating you so far? My name is Jason Keist and I vividly remember...
06/04/2025

Meet Our Team!
Jason Keist MSW, PLSW

Hey, how's the day treating you so far? My name is Jason Keist and I vividly remember scouring over these therapist profiles in search of a promising fit (like, for loooong periods of time…). Eventually, after closing my browser multiple times, I found somebody who felt right for me. Accordingly, I’m writing to briefly introduce myself to help you determine whether you and I should talk more. I stand unwaveringly in my values of human dignity, safety (emotional and physical), autonomy, creativity, social justice, empathy, and compassion. Everyone deserves to be heard and seen, but we often feel invisible and misunderstood.
My professional journey started in psychology (BA), directed me towards social work (MSW), brought me to higher education (PhD ABD), and now circled me back around to social work (LMSW). I am also earning my Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Certification.
I specialize in helping fellow community members attend to challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-worth, belonging, parenting, and grief/loss. I take a holistic approach to my practice- positioning clients as emotional, physical, social, and spiritual beings with an inherent desire to connect with themselves and others.

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1701 S Prospect Avenue Suite 101
Champaign, IL
61820

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