Weber Therapy and Consulting, PLLC

12/05/2025

Happy Friday folks! Beginning in January, I will be offering group supervision for those working towards their LCSW at my practice!

This group will be capped at 5 and specifically geared towards school social workers.

More details are in this flyer and information can also be found on my website at www.jwebertherapy.com.

Please reach out by email to jackie@jwebertherapy.com if you have additional questions or would like to schedule a consultation call.

12/04/2025

Yes, I ran in -4° today with windchill ❄️🏃‍♀️
But it wasn’t about “getting the workout in” or chasing a smaller waistline. Running is my nervous system regulation. Nothing grounds me like being outside, moving, breathing, syncing my body with the rhythm of the run.
I know running isn’t for everyone—trust me, I’ve heard all the strong opinions 😂 And it’s probably annoying how much I’ve talked about it over the years.

But here’s the truth:
Rhythmic movement like running activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the part that creates calm, lowers heart rate, and eases stress. For me, it’s the fastest way to regulate my body and the benefits last the longest.

Learning to befriend my nervous system has changed everything.

How do you regulate your nervous system?
Share below ⬇️

12/02/2025

✨My glimmers for today so far…

❄️☃️Coming into my office and seeing the tree out my window covered in snow

☕️Hot coffee with gingerbread creamer in my holiday cup

I was pretty grumpy about the snow and the cold these last couple of days. From my cozy office, in seeing it differently.

Deb Dana, LCSW coined the term “glimmers” - micromoments of regulation. This is not to ignore the hard. Rather to acknowledge that both difficulty and sparks of joy and connection can exist together.

I find I notice many of my glimmers in nature. Being outside, or watching from my window, brings me peace.

What’s your glimmer today?💫

09/27/2025

I used to believe that if I was going out for a run, it had to be 30 minutes or it was not worth it. After having my third baby, sometimes I didn’t have 30 minutes to give and I really missed running. I was overstimulated, exhausted and meeting everyone’s needs, except my own. I had to reframe what time for myself meant - any amount of time counted because it was time I was giving myself that I wasn’t giving before. When it came to running that meant if I could run for 10 minutes, it was 10 minutes gained.

It’s really easy to get stuck in what caring for ourselves SHOULD be - the 30 minute workout, a perfect home cooked meal, whatever it is. But for some of us, those standards are paralyzing.

Let’s reframe our expectations of what caring for ourselves looks like. Maybe it’s not the 30 minute meal, but the 10 minute “self-care snack” (or 5?).

Maybe it starts by grounding yourself with your 5 senses.

🍁Try this on a quick walk
☕️While drinking your morning coffee/tea
🐶snuggling with your pet

What will be your self-care snack tomorrow?

09/22/2025

Books can be such a wonderful resource outside of the therapy space AND there is so much out there it can feel overwhelming to pick one and dive in! With that in mind, I decided to start, THE SOCIAL WORKER’S BOOKSHELF.

I’ll be sharing my suggestions here for books on a range of topics mostly through a parenting lens. Any book I share will be a book Ive read or am currently reading.

Let’s read, reflect, and grow! ✨

Have a recent fave that feels thoughtful? Insightful? Therapeutic? Accessible? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear your faves!

The information shared on this account/page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

09/17/2025

✨Things in my therapy space that bring me joy…

🌱I’m not quite sure when I became a plant lady, but tending to these little sparks of green make me happy. Love seeing how they turn towards the sunlight and seem to grow a bit each week.

🍊The scent of this candle warmer and how it fills my space. How folks who enter the room comment on the pleasant smell and smile. Bring on the orange zest, vanilla and almond!

🫶🏻These words because we all need this reminder and encouragement, especially from those that love and care for us.

That is all 🦋

09/14/2025

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I’ve been able to create in the last year and I feel so proud. Weber Therapy was a dream for so long, and one day I realized the only thing standing in my way was me. Starting my practice was a leap of faith and also a bet on myself. While I built this practice myself, the love, encouragement and faith of my village gave me the support I needed along the way when self doubt grew large and fear took over. Thank you to my people for believing in me and giving me the pushes I needed along the way. Happy one year anniversary to Weber Therapy and Consulting. I’m so proud to call it mine.

09/05/2025

✨Check out this wonderful resource from The Modern Domestic Woman! Thank you for the shout out! 📣

09/04/2025

✨ New Resource ✨

Parenting a neurodiverse teen is equal parts rewarding and overwhelming.

Between IEP meetings, acronyms, and the emotional ups and downs, you can feel stretched too thin.

That’s why Jackie Weber, LCSW, of Weber Therapy and Consulting, PLLC created A Guide for Parents & Caregivers Supporting a Neurodiverse Teen.

This compassionate, practical roadmap helps families feel more equipped and less alone. Inside, you’ll find:

✔️ Understanding a diagnosis as a difference, not a deficit

✔️ Step-by-step guidance on IEPs & 504s

✔️ School-based supports made clear

✔️ Community resources that help

✔️ Gentle reminders + journal prompts to sustain YOU, too

📥 Download your copy in the link below 👇

https://www.mdwcares.com/post/a-guide-for-parents-caregivers-supporting-a-neurodiverse-teen

Shout out to these amazing organizations that support neurodiverse people and families:

Aurora University
Rising Lights Project
Charlie Health
Geneva Public Library District
St. Charles Public Library--St. Charles, IL
Batavia Public Library of Illinois

08/30/2025

💭 Ever feel lost trying to understand your child’s IEP or 504 Plan?

You’re not the only one.
📣 Now Offering: Educational Consultations at Weber Therapy and Consulting!

With 13 years of experience as a school social worker and a deep understanding of the social-emotional needs of students, I’m excited to support families in navigating the educational system with confidence and clarity. 💡✨

I bring a whole-child perspective to every consultation—partnering with parents to advocate for plans that support their child’s emotional, behavioral, and academic growth.

💬 Consultations may include:
✔️ Clarifying the differences between IEPs & 504 Plans
✔️ Guidance on requesting evaluations & school supports
✔️ Reviewing IEP/504 plans for alignment with student needs
✔️ Emotional & behavioral support recommendations
✔️ Coaching for school meetings & collaboration strategies
✔️ Post-meeting or post-evaluation follow-up support
Whether you’re just starting on this complex education journey with your child or you’re looking for a second set of eyes on your child’s current plan, I’m here to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.
I believe in the power of partnership—with families, schools, and service providers—to build strong, cohesive support systems.

📩 Ready to get started? Let’s talk. Take a peek at my website for more information!

Compassionate consultation for families navigating special education services and section 504 plans. Whether you're just getting started or need in-depth support, Weber Therapy and Consulting offers educational consultation services tailored to your child’s needs and includes a unique blend of cli...

08/11/2025

📣Parenting doesn’t stop at 18 — and neither does the need for support.
Are you raising a neurodivergent teen or young adult and feeling the pressure of transition, independence, and figuring it all out — without burning out?

You are not alone. This parenting support and skills group is made for you and will be offered on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings.

Let’s explore:

✅ Supporting autonomy without losing connection
✅ Major life transitions — school, work, adulthood
✅ Emotional overwhelm, burnout & guilt
✅ Building a new relationship with your growing child
✅ Learning to meet your own needs, too.

08/11/2025

Know someone seeking community, confidence, and practical tools to thrive in school and work environments?

Join the Young Adults College and Career Transitions Group at Weber Therapy on Wednesdays or Fridays, beginning in September, created specifically for autistic folks and ADHDers, ages 18–22.