Find a Therapist in Wheeling, IL

Are you looking for something different in your therapy experience? You know talking helps and have self-awareness. Yet, you’ve been stuck, unsure of your next step. You want to let go of worry and take up more space in your relationships. It feels like a big part of you is stuck and wants to express itself. You’ve been doing the 'supposed' right thing, struggle with the confidence to say no, and feel angry a lot. You think, “I'm too much to handle, I can't say no, ugh, they'll get upset". You want peace and confidence. You want to express your real self and transform your relationship with yourself and others. I'm glad you're here. I specialize in helping women take up more space in their relationships and feel like they can be authentic in every part of their lives. I bring a unique blend of mind-body-spirit techniques with expressive arts. My approach to therapy is multifaceted, and we incorporate expressive arts to help you go deeper than traditional talk therapy. You're more resilient than you think. You don't have to do this alone! I believe healing is based on compassion, genuineness, and empathy, and that's what you'll find working with me. I'll use my experience to help you discover life beyond the confines of your anxiety and fear. Reach out to me today and schedule a free consult. I can't wait to hear from you! My Approach : I bring a warm, compassionate, curious, real-life, practical approach to therapy. Clients describe me as warm, empathic, open, a great listener, and challenging. I wholeheartedly commit to showing up authentically. I am honest and genuine, admit my mistakes, and will validate the impact I have on you. I am comfortable with the uncomfortable parts and will discuss any topic with you, whether it be death, money, sex, deep desires, and longings. I do not shy away from being uncomfortable, especially if that means you can grow. As a therapist, I walk my talk. I invest in my personal and professional growth. I don’t think it is fair to ask you to trust and engage in your growth work if I don’t do the same. I know firsthand how hard therapy can be and how amazingly rewarding it is simultaneous. I can't wait to hear from you!

I am here to help support you through your journey so you can reach your full potential! With all the stressors in our society today, you may benefit from a caring clinician who can be a main source of support and offer effective therapeutic treatment. I believe the most important element in a therapeutic relationship is empathy and rapport. I try to understand your world and the experiences that you have had, because only then can we process your emotions and perspectives together. I hope to help you reach your goals while offering a supportive and safe environment.

As a bilingual therapist who is proficient in both English and Spanish, my dedication lies in guiding you towards happiness and recovery. I am enthusiastic about creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can feel valued, respected, and free to express themselves without fear of judgement. With several years of experience working across multiple levels of care, including both private practice and inpatient care, I am well-equipped to assist you in your journey towards better mental health.

Jenni provides a safe and supportive environment for counseling services, both in-person at our Lombard office and via telehealth. With a strengths-based approach, Jenni empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives by focusing on their individual strengths and advocating for their needs. Jenni has a wealth of experience in various clinical settings, including private practice, hospice, and inpatient care. As a sex-positive and LGBTQA+ affirming therapist, she provides a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages who are dealing with challenges such as loss, chronic illness, eating disorders, mood disorders, and more. angeJenni is well-versed in several therapeutic techniques, including Art Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, Adlerian Parenting, and trauma-informed techniques. Jenni is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which she incorporates when appropriate.

I am passionate about helping individuals, especially those between the ages of 12 and 25, to identify their challenges and equip them with the tools required to live a gratifying life. With expertise in co-occurring disorders and sports psychology, I am committed to optimizing the performance of athletes and guiding them through transitions.

My approach to counseling is a collaborative journey in discovering and exploring what hinders my clients from fully functioning, reducing the stress, anxiety, and negative symptoms that prompted them to look for help. Given a safe and supportive environment, clients can gain awareness and insight to make sense out of our life experiences. Making a decision to find help...and then being heard can be a huge relief, and is the gift of therapy. I provide distance (video) counseling! Whether you reside or work in Illinois or Florida, distance counseling is an effective and easy way to approach counseling without having to go to the counselor's office. If you are new to counseling, feel free to reach out to ask questions; if you are familiar with counseling - you know it can be a great experience.

I specialize in attachment, relationships, mindfulness, and trauma-informed treatments. My idea of treatment is not about "what is wrong with you" but more about "what happened to you." We work on nervous system regulation, positive cognitions, emotional agility, and maintaining fulfilling and trusting relationships.

As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I focus on your individual needs and adapt the treatment to fit you. I offer many evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, positive psychology, motivational interventions, and guided visualization, to help you achieve your personal wellness goals. Life can be challenging sometimes and you just need someone to listen and help you work things out. Maybe you're struggling with stress, anxiety, sadness, or find yourself using substances or other distractions to escape. Maybe it's your child or teen who needs help. Perhaps you feel you and your partner, or you and your children just need a neutral party to help you understand and hear each other better. I understand from my own experience how difficult it is to take that first step and reach out for help. As a mother of four, I understand the challenges that face modern families. I hope you will reach out so we can talk about your needs and see if we can work together to achieve your personal goals.

I believe each of us has the capacity for change and resilience. I foster optimism because hope is key for envisioning new possibilities in life, motivating you to try something new, or encouraging you to change your life and yourself. I collaborate with my clients to make sense of and explore issues with relationships, work, and school, as well as issues such as grief, illness, immigration or relocation, and other life changes. Beginning therapy is a big step. I honor the courage therapy takes by offering a safe space and attentively listening. I draw upon interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic techniques, and adjust my style to meet the individual needs of each client. I work with young adults, adolescents, adults, and seniors from a diverse array of backgrounds.

Do you and your partner struggle at times to feel close and connected? Do you have fights or battles that just seem to go around and around in the same pattern that never ends in connection? Perhaps you feel betrayed by your partner and the wound has never been healed between you. Or do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or past trauma that leaves you feeling lonely, down, or distressed? I have over 25 years of experience in working with couples and clients struggling to find their way to a more settled, healthy, and whole state of being using the emotionally focused therapy (EFT) model of treatment. EFT is considered the "gold standard" of couples treatment with empirically validated research supporting its process and effectiveness. I also have as many years of working with clients who have experienced trauma that interferes with their ability to have healthy relationships. See my website for testimonials concerning my work and treatment success.

My counseling approach emphasizes a person-centered and trauma-informed perspective, establishing a safe and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to help you enhance self-connection while fostering curiosity and understanding about your internal experiences. With couples counseling I help couples increase intimacy, connection, and promote effective communication. Throughout our sessions, I honor and validate your religious, spiritual, gender, cultural, and social identities. My professional background includes assisting adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with a range of concerns, such as gender and sexuality, relationships, depression, grief, loss, and anxiety. Additionally, I have received specialized training in employing the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) to address attachment-related issues, relational challenges, and complex trauma.

I offer psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.