Jacob Seiden, JD, MA - Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group

About

Jacob Seiden, Psychotherapist

For many of us, life comes replete with challenges. Sometimes, the challenges we face appear in the areas of our lives that we expect them to — our professional pursuits, our careers, and our relationships with others, for example. Other times, they arise unexpectedly, impacting both our health and our wellness. While we are often able to overcome these obstacles successfully on our own, there may be times when we find ourselves wanting help in taking them on or adapting to a set of newly changed circumstances.

Psychotherapy is a process that a client and therapist can engage in together. It is designed to assist them in identifying and confronting the physical, mental, and emotional obstacles that may seem—at first glance, at least—too overwhelming or frightening to take on alone. Though it can be a challenging process in its own right, many that have participated in psychotherapy have found it to be rewarding.

Whether you are struggling with transitions in your life or work, acute or chronic illness, feelings of anxiety, grief, or depression, or difficulties in your relationships with others, my goal is to work with you to define the unique aspects of your situation and facilitate a thorough exploration of new ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world. In the past, my clients have reported that our efforts helped them experience relief, joy, and hope, and assisted them in their journey to find greater meaning and freedom in their lives.

Before beginning work at Lakeshore Psychotherapy Group, I undertook clinical training at a site that provides therapeutic services to individuals impacted by cancer. While there, I gained experience providing both one-on-one and group therapy to adults who had been diagnosed with cancer and their spouses, partners, and caregivers. Prior to entering into this field, I practiced law as an attorney at a large, international firm in downtown Chicago, where I focused primarily on complex commercial, product liability, and patent cases.

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Experiences

Background & Experiences

Education

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, MA in Counseling Psychology
Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law, JD
Tufts University, BS in Biology & BA in Classical Literature

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Bershad AK, de Wit H, Miller MA, Seiden JA (2016) “Low-dose MDMA increases responses to psychosocial stress in healthy human adults” European Neuropsychopharmacology, 26(1): S695
Bershad AK, Seiden JA, de Wit H (2015) “Effects of buprenorphine on responses to social stimuli in healthy adults” Psychoneuroendocrinology, 63(1): 43-49
Bershad AK, Kirkpatrick MG, Seiden JA, de Wit H (2015) “Effects of acute doses of prosocial drugs methamphetamine and alcohol on plasma oxytocin levels” Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 35(3): 308-12
Norman KJ, Seiden JA, Klickstein JA, Han X, Hwa LS, Debold JF, Miczek KA (2015) “Social stress and escalated drug self administration in mice I. Alcohol and corticosterone” Psychopharmacology, 232(6): 991-1001

Specialties

Individual & Couples Therapy

Anxiety
Depression
Relationships Problems
Life Transitions
Low Self-Esteem
Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
Acute & Chronic Illness

pricing

Private Pay

Individual Therapy: 50-Minutes $155

Intake & Assessment: 60-minute $200

Couples Therapy: 60-Minutes $200

Insurances Accepted

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (IL)
Blue Choice Insurance (IL)
Aetna PPO (IL)
Cigna PPO (IL)

Is Psychotherapy Right For You?

Watch our video to learn more about the types of situations therapy can help with. We have identified many benefits our patients experience, and we hope to offer the same opportunity for you.

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