- Emotion-focused work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Caregiver support
About Jonna
Jonna Phelps is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience helping adults manage anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. She focuses on practical coping skills and clearer communication to ease daily strain and improve functioning.
She trained at Roosevelt University in Chicago and earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Since receiving her LCPC in 2001 she has worked with adults facing a range of mood and adjustment concerns. She also holds a Certified Care Manager credential from the National Academy of Care Managers.
In sessions she uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. That means conversations focus on emotions, relationships between feelings and behaviors, and small, actionable steps clients can try between appointments.
Her practice often centers on stress, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, and caregiver burden. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, aging-related challenges, obsessive thoughts, bipolar mood patterns, and social anxiety.
Clients can expect direct discussion about strengths and practical strategies for daily life. Sessions emphasize validation and building skills for better communication and coping with change.
To begin she asks prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on naming and working with emotions to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help people understand how feelings drive reactions and improve how they respond to stress or conflict.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and uses open conversation to identify strengths and goals. It helps when someone needs a steady, responsive listener and space to make sense of their priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and developing clearer coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. That exploration can begin in the first few sessions and shift as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also adjust session pace, exercises, and between-session tasks to suit a client's daily routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy. Sessions blend emotion work, practical skills, and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing for 20 years and earned her LCPC in Illinois in 2001 after completing an M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.