Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Dr. Elaine Jurkowski, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149022765
- NPI
- 1235050360
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Elaine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression support
- Self esteem work
- Coping with change
About Elaine
Dr. Elaine Jurkowski is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work is practical and focused on the problems people bring to sessions.
She starts by learning about a person's life, beliefs, and priorities. That includes faith, identity, and how someone makes sense of hard events. This helps keep conversations relevant to daily life and real choices.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns, strengthen coping skills, and make practical changes. Sessions often focus on concrete steps and small experiments to test what helps.
Elaine aims to help people move through difficult seasons with clearer thinking and more reliable ways to manage emotions. She pays attention to losses, relationship patterns, and self-worth so clients can rebuild routines and expectations that fit their lives.
People who choose her can expect a straightforward, respectful working relationship. She explains options, checks in about progress, and adjusts approaches as needed. To begin, the site guides prospective clients through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Her stated practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns and building skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing mood and stress, such as breathing, activity changes, and small behavioral experiments useful for depression and low self-esteem. Another approach is focused grief work that helps people process loss through structured conversations, memory work, and planning for practical next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit your needs. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust tactics when something is not helping.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins or weekday appointments around work and family tasks. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered and how they will fit into your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with people dealing with depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, using evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and practical steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults through transitions and mood concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers