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Jenique Dean

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC (she, her)

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My clients are often high-functioning adults who are tired of repeating the same emotional, relational, or behavioral patterns and are ready to do the work to change them. Many come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, stuck in cycles, struggling with boundaries, relationships, anxiety, burnout, or unresolved trauma. My approach is warm, direct, and accountability-focused. I help clients move beyond surface-level insight, identify patterns honestly, improve emotional awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change in how they show up for themselves and others.
I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, and unhealthy patterns. My approach is warm, direct, and accountability-focused. Together, we identify what’s keeping you stuck, improve boundaries and communication, process unresolved experiences, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially when you’ve spent so much time holding everything together on your own. You do not have to figure it all out by yourself. If you’re ready for honest conversations, deeper self-reflection, and meaningful change, this may be the right space for you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Jenique Dean now - (312) 273-6163

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Grounded in Solace

Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 273-6163
My website
Book now by clicking on my website above.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (312) 273-6163
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Grounded in Solace

Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 273-6163
My website
Book now by clicking on my website above.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $220
  • Couple Sessions $275
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Ascension
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I offer private pay sessions at $220 for individuals and $275 for couples. I can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Limited sliding scale spots may be available based on individual need and availability.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163
"
I offer private pay sessions at $220 for individuals and $275 for couples. I can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Limited sliding scale spots may be available based on individual need and availability.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.023617 Jenique Dean
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended International Psychology, PhD, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDRIA, EMDR 2024
  • Certificate from CADC 2026
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PhD, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in trauma, life transitions, and helping clients build lives that feel aligned and whole.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163
"
PhD, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in trauma, life transitions, and helping clients build lives that feel aligned and whole.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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These are the main issues I can help you with: anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck. Treatment may involve identifying triggers and behaviors, improving boundaries and communication, processing unresolved experiences, and building healthier ways of coping, connecting, and showing up in your life.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163
"
These are the main issues I can help you with: anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck. Treatment may involve identifying triggers and behaviors, improving boundaries and communication, processing unresolved experiences, and building healthier ways of coping, connecting, and showing up in your life.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163

2 Endorsements

JoAnna Cole
JoAnna Cole
CounselorLCPC
Jenique brings a rare combination of clinical skill, warmth, and deep compassion to her work. She is intentional, thorough, and consistently show up with care and integrity.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Trauma Focused
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These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: my approach is insight-oriented, relational, culturally aware, and accountability-focused. Sessions are warm, honest, and conversational while also challenging you to look deeper at patterns, behaviors, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck so meaningful change can happen.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163
"
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: my approach is insight-oriented, relational, culturally aware, and accountability-focused. Sessions are warm, honest, and conversational while also challenging you to look deeper at patterns, behaviors, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck so meaningful change can happen.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
or call with questions - (312) 273-6163

Location

Primary Location

Grounded in Solace

Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 273-6163
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Book now by clicking on my website above.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 273-6163
"
Book now by clicking on my website above.
Photo of Jenique Dean, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Jenique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 273-6163