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Wisconsin

Jackie Dernek, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Waukesha, WIOnline Therapy
License #7076-12514 years of experienceAges 18+

I have a strong educational background and extensive experience in counseling, working with adults, the elderly, and children from diverse populations. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and practice in caring for others in a professional therapeutic capacity. I am compassionate, diligent, and motivated to support the well-being of each client I work with. My central focus is always client-focused and client driven. I do not believe that there is a one size fits all treatment. I cater to each client's needs based on the individual. Everyone I see has a unique story and a unique life experience, and that’s what I work with. Treating the person, not their diagnosis, is my expertise. I find it of the utmost importance to make strong connections and build a steady and consistent therapeutic relationship in order for the person to feel safe enough to make the progress they want to make in therapy. 

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Art Therapy
  • Autism Spectrum/Asperger's
  • General Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bullying
  • Work or Career Stress
  • Chronic or Terminal Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Treatment approaches

  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Focused

Communities I work with

  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied

Education

Master of Science in Counseling

Mount Mary UniversityGraduated 2012