About Jean
Jean Hannigan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on 25 years of experience to offer steady, practical support. Jean focuses on what matters most to each person and works at a pace that feels manageable.
She listens without judgment and helps clients identify small changes that make life easier. Sessions tend to be straightforward and action-oriented while still leaving room to process emotions.
How Jean works
Jean often blends client-centered care with mindfulness and solution-focused steps so people can try new ways of coping between meetings. Her background includes work in schools, social services, early intervention with the State of Illinois, and independent practice. That mix shaped a practical style geared toward everyday problems and big transitions alike.
Jean also has experience with grief and issues related to narcissistic abuse. In early sessions she and the client map the main concerns and pick a few clear goals. From there she helps people build on strengths and test small changes.
Progress is monitored together so the plan can be adjusted when needed. Jean supports clients through relationship losses, life changes, chronic worry, and questions about identity and purpose. She aims to make therapy usable in daily life, helping people feel more capable and clear about next steps.
Jean lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Jean works with
The areas below are the ones Jean selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace, helping people name feelings and decide what matters most. This approach is helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it centers the client's goals.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions behind them. It helps people understand recurring interaction cycles and practice new ways of connecting and responding. EFT can be useful for relationship stress and attachment-related worries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jean will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan when needed, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit a range of schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief updates or ongoing reflection. These options make it possible to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.
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