- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Jean
Jean Hannigan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She works with adults, teens, and couples on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Jean also supports people facing adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer, divorce and separation, and related life transitions.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her main approaches to help people understand and name difficult emotions and relationship patterns. Jean also draws on client-centered methods and mindfulness to keep sessions practical and focused on what matters most to the client. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are used when helpful to reframe stories and set clear, achievable goals.
Jean trained at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Her background includes work in schools, social services, Early Intervention for the State of Illinois, and private practice. She has certificates in grief counseling and narcissistic abuse recovery which inform parts of her clinical work.
In early sessions she and the client review concerns and create a plan that fits the person’s goals. Jean emphasizes collaboration and uses strengths people already have to address problems. Language used in sessions is plain and direct so clients know what to expect.
Jean accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and track emotions and relationship patterns. In online sessions Jean can guide conversations that uncover emotional reactions and attachment needs, which can be useful for relationship issues and personal emotional work.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client brings. Online meetings let the therapist mirror a person's concerns and follow their lead so goals come from the client’s priorities. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to manage anxiety and stress; those practices can be taught and practiced during remote sessions and used between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Jean will collaborate with the client to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques over several sessions to see what fits.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not detailed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. Discussing practical matters like session length and scheduling is part of the first appointment so therapy fits everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Jean works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, aging issues, cancer, relationship and communication problems, and more.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Narrative and solution-focused methods are used when they fit the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Jean 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 a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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