Jean Hannigan, LCPC

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Calm guidance for stress, grief, and life transitions

Details

Name	Jean Hannigan
Credentials	LCPC
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	25

About Jean

Jean Hannigan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Jean uses clear, practical steps so people know what to expect from the start.

Jean listens first and works together with each person to set realistic goals. She draws on narrative therapy to help people reframe painful stories.

Background and approach

She also uses client-centered approaches to make space for each person's perspective. Her background includes work in school settings, social services, Early Intervention in Illinois, and independent practice. That variety shaped a flexible style that fits many life situations.

Jean also has focused training in grief counseling and support for recovery from narcissistic abuse. In sessions she combines mindfulness skills, emotionally-focused ideas, and solution-focused strategies to address immediate problems and deeper feelings. The work often includes small, practical steps between sessions to build momentum.

Jean aims for steady improvement rather than quick fixes. People who connect with her can expect a nonjudgmental tone and collaborative planning. Her approach is straightforward and paced to each person's needs.

She helps clients find strengths they can use to move forward.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting issues among the things Jean works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jean among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jean directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jean directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Jean’s approaches work online

Jean commonly uses narrative therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and change the parts that hold them back. That method can help with grief, relationship pain, and identity questions. She also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can make their own choices. Emotionally-focused elements are used to name and work with strong feelings that get in the way of daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jean collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers to be off camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible ways to stay connected between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum over time.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Jean commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, cancer, communication problems, and more.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She blends client-centered listening with narrative, emotionally-focused, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to match what each person needs.

What is her experience in the field?

She has 25 years of experience working in schools, social services, Early Intervention in Illinois, and independent practice. That range informs a practical, flexible approach to care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCPC credential, listed as IL LCPC, and practices in Illinois.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Contacting this therapist

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