- Family of origin issues
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness methods
About Jean
Jean Hannigan is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Jean also notes a focus on adoption and foster care, family of origin issues, and relationship-related concerns.
Jean uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. She begins by listening to what matters most and then maps out small, doable steps. Sessions typically focus on what is happening now and how past family roles and expectations might still influence current choices.
Her background includes work in school settings, social services, Early Intervention for the State of Illinois, and private practice. Jean holds a master's degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and lists certificates in Grief Counseling and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
In early meetings she and the client review immediate concerns and agree on short-term goals. She draws on client-centered methods and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Narrative and solution-focused strategies are used to shift stories that keep someone stuck.
Jean says many clients notice small improvements within a month when they follow agreed steps and practice skills between sessions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, clear feedback, and using a person’s strengths to move forward. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, and scheduling starts through the site's matching and booking process.
How Jean’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect back what the person says and help set practical goals that matter day to day. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice emotions and the patterns they create in close relationships. In online work EFT can be used to identify repeated interaction styles and practice new responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus; these practices can be guided in session and practiced between meetings.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice mindfulness and communication skills in the settings where problems tend to occur. If needed, discuss format preferences during the matching process so sessions match daily life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Jean works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, family of origin issues, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that centers the person's goals and preferences. Sessions often include mindfulness and narrative techniques to spot and change repeating patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Jean has 25 years in the mental health field, including roles in schools, social services, Early Intervention, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and works from Illinois. The credential is shown as LCPC in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Reach out through the site to learn current fees for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking process.
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