Business Details
12 Years
experience
Clinical Psychologist in Chicago Providing Therapy & Assessments
Jacqueline Duke Psyd, LLC is a private mental health practice dedicated to providing comprehensive psychotherapy and psychological assessment services for individuals across the lifespan. With over 18 years of clinical experience since 2005, our practice combines deep expertise in evidence-based therapeutic approaches with specialized training in autism spectrum disorder evaluation using the ADOS-2 gold standard protocol. Our team maintains active membership in the American Psychological Association while contributing to academic advancements through post-doctoral studies in clinical psychopharmacology.We serve clients in diverse settings including individual therapy for life transitions, comprehensive psychological evaluations, and specialized autism screenings for children as young as 12 months. Our practice demonstrates authoritativeness through media contributions to national outlets like Al Jazeera and Fox News, along with volunteer leadership roles in professional organizations and community mental health initiatives.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychological Assessments
Autism Spectrum Screening
Educational Consulting
Life Transitions Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Substance Abuse Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized ADOS-2 autism spectrum disorder evaluations for children as young as 12 months
- Our practice provides district-approved independent educational evaluations for school systems
- We maintain active membership in the American Psychological Association with board-level experience
- Our clinician holds post-doctoral training in clinical psychopharmacology
- We have 18+ years of experience across diverse clinical settings including forensic centers and hospitals
Services
Psychotherapy
Our practice provides individual psychotherapy services for clients across the lifespan. Specialized treatment approaches address autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques help clients develop coping strategies and improve mental wellness through structured sessions tailored to each individual's needs.
Psychological Assessments
We conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for all ages, including diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorders. Our evaluations follow standardized protocols and provide detailed insights into cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These assessments serve as foundations for treatment planning and educational accommodations.
Autism Spectrum Screening
Specialized autism spectrum disorder screenings use the ADOS-2 gold standard assessment tool. We evaluate children starting at 18 months through adulthood using age-appropriate modules. Our assessments include detailed observational analysis and developmental history reviews to support accurate diagnosis and intervention planning.
Educational Consulting
As district-approved Independent Educational Evaluators, we provide psychological assessments and consultation services for school systems. Our expertise helps develop appropriate educational plans through comprehensive evaluations of learning needs and cognitive abilities that align with school district requirements.
Life Transitions Counseling
Specialized counseling addresses challenges during major life transitions including young adult development, relationship changes, and career shifts. Our therapeutic approach helps clients navigate uncertainty through evidence-based strategies that build resilience and promote personal growth during periods of significant change.
People
Jacqueline Duke
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Duke is an Illinois-licensed clinical psychologist with 18+ years of experience across diverse mental health settings. She specializes in autism spectrum disorder evaluations and life transitions therapy, holding a Psy.D. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and post-doctoral training in clinical psychopharmacology.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We provide services for clients of all ages, including specialized assessments for children as young as 12 months and therapy for adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Do you offer autism spectrum disorder evaluations?
Yes, we specialize in ADOS-2 autism spectrum disorder assessments for children starting at 18 months through adulthood using the latest diagnostic protocols.
Are you affiliated with any school districts?
Yes, we are approved as an Independent Educational Evaluator by multiple school districts to provide psychological assessments and educational consulting services.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy and developmental approaches for life transitions.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Please contact us directly for current fee schedules.
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