Jacob (JD) Waggoner, LPC, Chicago, IL

About Jacob (JD) Waggoner

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Strength-Based

EMDR

Person-Centered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Gay

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jacob (JD) Waggoner

JD has worked in private practice since completing his Masters of Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He has extensive experience working with clients from young adults to elders navigating the effects of trauma, grief and loss, and identity exploration. JD follows a particular focus on supporting members of the LGBTQIA community and those in non-traditional relationship structures.

What should a new client know about working with you?

As a member of the LGBTQIA community, JD brings a personal understanding of how identity trauma can impact functioning and applies this lived experience as a cornerstone of his work. He is affirmative of kink and sex positivity, and has significant experience supporting clients in consensual non-monogamy and polyamory.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

JD’s strength-based approach is complemented a friendly, supportive, and direct communication style. His treatment approach is eclectic and flexible, incorporating CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Trauma Informed Talk Therapy. JD is committed to hearing his clients’ lived experiences and helping them leverage their strengths to identify the sources of their issues and build new, healthier ways of engaging with themselves and the world. He practices from the position that therapy can be a collaborative and comforting meeting of the minds where clients are supported in their challenges.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Jacob (JD) Waggoner, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Affirming Mental Health

2835 N Sheffield Ave, Ste 220, Chicago, IL 60657

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Education and background

Practice names

Affirming Mental Health

Education and training

The Chicago School, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1619790003

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Jacob (JD) Waggoner?

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Is Jacob (JD) Waggoner accepting new patients?

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What practice does Jacob (JD) Waggoner work with?

Jacob (JD) Waggoner works with Affirming Mental Health.

Where is Jacob (JD) Waggoner's office located?

Jacob (JD) Waggoner has 2 office locations, including in Chicago and Spillertown, view full addresses on Jacob (JD) Waggoner's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jacob (JD) Waggoner?

Jacob (JD) Waggoner frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jacob (JD) Waggoner on their profile.