Jean Hannigan helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or low self-esteem.
01About Jean
Jean Hannigan helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or low self-esteem. She meets adults and teens who are trying to regain steadiness after difficult relationships, life transitions, or losses. Jean uses straightforward, calm language so conversations feel clear and manageable.
She brings 25 years in the mental health field, including work in schools, social services, Early Intervention for the State of Illinois, and independent practice. Jean earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and holds the LCPC credential.
Background and approach
She also completed certificates in grief counseling and narcissistic abuse recovery. In early sessions she listens closely to what matters most and helps set clear, practical goals. Therapy focuses on identifying strengths and applying small, doable strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental. Jean draws on client-centered work, mindfulness, emotionally focused ideas, narrative techniques, and solution-focused steps to tailor a plan for each person. She helps people process grief, manage anxiety, address relationship patterns, and decide next steps for life changes.
Her style is steady and pragmatic. People who want direct feedback, real tools, and a respectful space to talk often find her approach helpful. She practices in Illinois and offers sessions in English.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180009787 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1922123876 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jean lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- 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)
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Jean names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Jean names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you so you feel understood and seen; it helps with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotional experience and how it shapes interactions, which can be useful for processing grief and relationship wounds. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices that reduce stress and help with mood regulation.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Jean will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and needs change.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how therapy happens. Video calls let therapists and clients read facial cues and hold deeper conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for short check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing support between sessions, quick strategy reminders, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Jean commonly address?
Jean works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting worries, and self-esteem struggles. She also focuses on issues such as narcissistic abuse recovery, adoption and foster care, aging concerns, cancer-related distress, and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, blending emotionally focused ideas, mindfulness, narrative work, and solution-focused steps. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on clear goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Jean has 25 years in the mental health field, with experience in schools, social services, Early Intervention in Illinois, and independent practice. She also completed certificates in grief counseling and narcissistic abuse recovery.
Where is she licensed and based?
Jean holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. Her credential is listed as IL LCPC.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Jean provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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