Hi, I’m Jennifer Geiter, LCSW.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults. I offer therapy and adult ADHD and autism evaluations via telehealth for adults in Illinois and California.
I completed my graduate training at the University of Chicago, where I specialized in clinical social work and psychodynamic psychotherapy and developed a strong foundation in clinical assessment and evidence-based treatment.
Earlier in my career, I worked as a generalist therapist and really liked the variety—different people, different problems, figuring out what would actually help in each case.
At the same time, I began to notice that some clients—people who were thoughtful, motivated, and doing the work—continued to feel stuck despite their engagement with therapy to the best of their ability. It didn’t add up.
As I learned more about adult ADHD and autism, I began to recognize how often undiagnosed neurodivergence was part of that picture. Brains that were wired uniquely were struggling to make use of therapy models designed to treat neurotypical brains. When the neurodivergence began to be identified and understood, it very often created the significant shift needed—both in how clients related to themselves and in therapy outcomes. I haven’t looked back since.
That understanding, and my enjoyment of working with uniquely wired people, has shaped the focus of my work today.
My practice today focuses on working with adults navigating burnout, life transitions, and questions related to ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence.
My Approach
My style as a clinician is a balance of structured and conversational.
I tend to be direct, while also prioritizing warmth, connection, and a collaborative working relationship. Sessions usually feel like focused conversations where we’re looking closely at what’s happening in your life and what might actually help.
A first therapy session typically unfolds as a guided, organic conversation where I ask a lot of questions to understand your history, patterns, and goals. There’s space for you to ask questions and for us together to discover whether we’re a good fit for ongoing work.
Evaluations are more structured and interview-based so I can gather the information needed for a clear and accurate assessment. Even within that structure, my goal is for the process to feel respectful, thoughtful, comfortable. We take our time to peel back the layers and cover a broad spectrum of topics related to your life and mind.
I’m also neurodivergent myself, which gives me a personal understanding of many of the experiences my clients bring into the room. My own adult diagnosis and management of AuDHD has tremendously improved every aspect of my life, and I personally empathize with that journey. I don’t center my own experience in therapy, but when it’s clinically helpful and we’ve built good rapport, I may share aspects of that perspective.
Professional Training
Trauma-informed care
I’ve completed numerous advanced trainings in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and more basic training in EMDR and somatics. I’ve also taken advanced training on neuropsychology, understanding the mechanisms of trauma and how they relate to parts of the brain and our holistic experience.
Trauma itself can be viewed as a type of neurodivergence, shaping how individuals see and experience the world. I’m mindful of taking a trauma-informed approach with all my clients, assessing for it in evaluations and treating it in ongoing therapy.
In addition to my clinical experience, I’ve completed advanced training in:
Adult ADHD & autism assessment and treatment
While self-diagnosis tools are valuable, a true clinical assessment takes into account differential diagnosis. Masking, socialization, socioeconomic influences, cultural background, early childhood experiences and more can impact how neurodivergence will or will not present. Additionally, many things can look like neurodivergence but have different roots. I’ve taken advanced trainings in the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD and autism.
Psychodynamic & relational psychotherapy
I’ve always intuitively understood that our environment and relationships shape our mental health. In my career, I’ve prioritized educating myself on therapy models that take this into account. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how early relationships shape the brain and identity. Relational therapy takes a deep look at the intersection between relationships and mental health as well as how the therapeutic relationship itself can be an mechanism for healing.