Therapists Beginning With J in Illinois

Whether you are wanting to work through a crises or feeling overwhelmed and seeking clarity, finding a compassionate therapist that works along with you is key. My approach to therapy starts from a strengths-based approach integrating using proven strategies (CBT/ mindfulness techniques) tailored to my individual clients needs and goals. I have had the privilege working with people from diverse backgrounds and ages in the field of mental health.

Seeking therapy can be an intimidating experience. My goal is to ease any anxiety around asking for help by creating a safe space for you to be authentic, regardless of what you're going through. I view life's challenges through a trauma-informed, culturally competent lens and utilize various therapeutic approaches catered to your specific needs. I specialize in art therapy, and can incorporate the use of art into session if you are interested in processing your experiences and emotions in a more creative, expressive way. Please know that to engage in art therapy, no prior art experience is needed!

Jenna Jablonski received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling along with an additional Certification in Substance Use Counseling from Adler University. Jenna uses an integrated, person-centered orientation to treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic, couples counseling, life/education/career transitions, trauma, struggles with interpersonal relationships, weight management, self-esteem and body image, chronic mental health issues, and maladaptive coping including challenges with substance use.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or feeling lost? Are feelings of codependency, addiction or preoccupation crippling your ability to live your life to the fullest? Are you feeling overwhelmed and cannot currently identify your emotions? I am here to support you in self discovery and finding a way together to explore what may be blocking you from living your most authentic life. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with kids and adults who are dealing with emotional/defiant/ social challenges, trauma, abuse, and addiction.

Are you going through a major life change? Can’t decide what steps to take next or where to turn? I can help support you! I grew up in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago & know how challenging it can be to juggle multiple different roles & stressors in life. I'm passionate about working with all age groups as they learn to navigate their way through this ever changing world. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, stressful life transitions (school, career, family, etc), family conflict, caregiver stress, grief, trauma, stress management, women’s issues, perfectionism, self esteem, life altering medical diagnosis & aging

I enjoy helping those on a journey toward better self-awareness around their emotional life, satisfaction in relationships, and getting through what seems stuck. Counseling is a place to feel safe to explore difficult relationships or past or current trauma. I want my clients to feel advocated for, and to find a deeper understanding of self and gain insight into how our past affects present relationships and struggles. Finding your true-self is so important. Skill building and assertiveness training are also a part of the therapy I do. My experience for the last 22 years has been in individual therapy with kids, teens, and adults.

My style is to respect your strengths to help you foster insights into making your life better. I enjoy my work and utilize a variety of proven clinical skills and common sense. You may be going through a new issue and find it overwhelming, or you may be repeating an old behvioral pattern. I have a very interactive style and like to give homework to keep the progress going so you can move on in a healthy productive way. Call or e-mail today for a free consultation. Look for my best selling books on AMAZON: Healing Your Lost Inner Child and Healing Your Wounded Relationship. Or my YouTube channel: The Art of Practical Wisdom.

Entering counseling is about developing a therapeutic relationship with the client. With that in mind, I make every effort to engage clients by first getting to know them and their needs. I believe that for change to occur for clients, they need to trust that their therapist is trustworthy, sincere and supportive. My counseling style tends to be interactive, with a focus on key issues that present in clients lives in the form of themes, patterns. I am comfortable working with different theoretical approaches, keeping in mind what clients respond to most.

I have provided therapeutic services for over 20 years to a multitude of clients. I work with individuals from all ethnic and sexual orientation backgrounds experiencing a variety of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, and relational issues. My therapeutic approach utilizes components of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy. I am dedicated to assisting individuals on their journeys to more fulfilled lives.

Under the best of circumstances life is not easy. Sometimes we face challenges in our lives and just need someone to listen, care about, and guide us. There's always hope for change and if you are willing to put in the work, there is someone willing to help and that someone is me. Having the courage to take the pathway of change is the first step. Together lets work to make a difference.

One of the greatest things about counseling is that you have everything you need to initiate the change you want to see in your life. I would love to help you navigate in uncovering those resources. I don't have the power to give you anything you don't already have but I can encourage you to empower yourself in discovering those tools you may have forgotten you had or never fully utilized.It is my personal belief that all of us have a purpose and our lives are most fulfilled when we walk in that purpose.

Cultivate Your Essence is a group practice that is dedicated to women of color while prioritizing black women’s mental health. Entering an intimate space with yourself is no easy task. But with the help of someone you trust, it makes the journey a bit easier to embrace. It is our job is to help our clients live their absolute best life by unpacking, exploring and examining roadblocks from our past that are preventing us from being present in the now. This awareness helps to foster continual growth & grants access to understanding the story behind our behavior.

I help families navigate through the stress of life in a healthy way!

Perhaps you feel stuck, with no clear sense of purpose and don’t know the next steps to move forward in your life. Or your environment is not supportive, and you feel disconnected, frustrated and unheard in your relationships. Maybe you're dealing with emotional wounds caused by racism, sexism, homophobia or other forms of oppression. And maybe you aren't even sure what the problem is, you just know things aren't working and no matter how hard you try, you end up in the same cycle of struggle. I am here to support you in creating deep and meaningful change, so you can live the authentic and empowering life that you deserve to have.

As you begin your search for a therapist, you may have thought something like, “How am I supposed to find the best therapist for me?” Perhaps you were told to look for a certain certification, a set of initials, or a particular theory on a website or bio. But perhaps you are still afraid of making the “wrong choice.” Here’s the piece of advice I give young people and their parents who are in situations just like yours– “Find someone you like.” Studies have shown that the biggest indicator of success is the connection made between the counselor and client rather than the theory or certification.

To LIVE after Trauma and Grief was the smartest choice I've made Learning to LOVE as a Parent and Single Woman, feels freeing Having LIFE with Relational Purpose is a class all Its own After 35 years of life experience, 7 years of experience in field of mental health, 4 years as a Licensed Therapist, and continuing education as a 5th year doctoral student I have been able to create a program that eases the stigma of seeing a therapist. Through the recognition of new self-awareness, clients will work towards their goals through her directive and active guidance.

My therapeutic approach focuses on the whole person. I look at the individual, their environment, and the many factors that make up who they are. By focusing on their strengths, I work with the individual to discover the person they are meant to be. My experience includes training in Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. I have previous clinical experience with children and adolescents, in a child welfare capacity, as well as inpatient behavioral health. I was also licensed as a foster parent in 2005; I have both worked with children who are in the foster care system and children who were adopted.

Are you looking to feel more peace and joy in your life? Would you like to break old patterns, address past hurt, receive needed support in a difficult time, or step into more of what you were created for? Working from a strengths-based perspective I believe a lot of healing can come from discovering the unique strengths, plans, and purposes each of us possesses. Through this lens we can work together to identify areas in need of healing and achieve your unique goals. Whatever you may be going through I believe that there is hope and a way forward.

You are worthy of the best life has to offer. It can be challenging to navigate barriers to change alone. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression or relationship struggles let’s tackle those hurdles together to work towards what you want out of life. I strive to create a space that feels warm, empathetic and safe to explore the reasons for which you seek therapy.