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Jaden Benedict

Behavior & Community Support Therapist

Originally from Louisville, KY, Jaden relocated to Chicago to start a master’s program in clinical mental health counseling at Roosevelt University.

Armed with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky, Jaden brings a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and emotions to her role. Before joining Little City, her dedication to community service led her to work with College Mentors for Kids in Lexington, KY where she mentored elementary school students, providing academic support and organized activities in her role as Activity Director.
Additionally, Jaden has worked at the Center for Women and Families in Louisville, KY, as an Emergency Shelter Support Advocate. She offered crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, and advocacy to clients facing domestic violence.
The mission of Little City resonates deeply with Jaden’s passion for working with children and her dedication to mental health advocacy. She looks forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable and underserved youth and adults in various communities throughout the state of Illinois.

Careers

Working at Little City will provide you with daily opportunities to improve the quality of life for hundreds of individuals. Each and every person on our Little City Team makes a fundamental impact in the lives of the children and adults we serve.