Therapist profile
Jean Hannigan, LCPC
LCPC in Illinois - Stress and Parenting support
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- Client-centered methods
- Emotionally-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Jean
Jean Hannigan is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, or depression. Jean also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, family problems, and recovery from narcissistic abuse.
She trained at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Jean has work experience in schools, social services, Early Intervention with the State of Illinois, and private practice. She also completed certificates in grief counseling and narcissistic abuse recovery, which inform parts of her work.
Her style centers on client-centered therapy and emotionally focused ideas, mixed with mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions look at what is causing stress at home and how patterns of interaction keep problems going. Jean helps people identify strengths, try small changes, and see which steps reduce tension in day-to-day life.
Initial meetings aim to understand the immediate problems and agree on practical goals. She describes therapy as collaborative and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on clear, gradual progress. The focus is on helping people regain steadiness in their daily routines and relationships.
Jean often works with adults, couples, and teens, applying methods to communication problems, divorce and separation issues, aging and end-of-life concerns, and sexuality or gender identity questions. People looking for help with smoking or vaping cessation, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, or cancer-related stress may also find relevant support in her work.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify feelings and make choices that feel right for them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional responses in relationships and shifting patterns that create recurring conflict. Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is something she does together with each person. She will explore goals, past attempts that did or did not help, and the client's preferences. That discussion guides whether more emotionally focused work, mindfulness skills, or solution-focused steps are used in early sessions.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be arranged without travel, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time away from work or caregiving. Many people find that the mix of talking, skill practice, and brief homework assignments adapts well to remote sessions, while the therapist helps tailor pacing and methods to everyday routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps with parenting strain, family problems, communication issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
Her approach is primarily client-centered and emotionally focused, with mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused elements used as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in the mental health field including work in schools, social services, Early Intervention, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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