- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Jennifer
Jennifer Forbes is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience. She trained at Northern Illinois University, earning a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Applied Family and Child Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jennifer has worked in both nonprofit and private sectors since 2009 and has supported people through trauma, relationship problems, and major life changes.
She offers direct, practical counseling for common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and addictions. Jennifer also helps with intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and career-related stress. Her practice lists blended family issues among its focus areas, including the practical strains that come with merging households and managing co-parenting with an ex.
Jennifer’s background includes program development and clinical leadership. She has worked on crisis and trauma programs and served on clinical committees with regional behavioral health groups. That experience informs a results-oriented approach to therapy and community-focused problem solving.
In sessions she draws on several evidence-informed ways of working. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns that keep problems active and to test new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck.
Jennifer is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She provides care from Illinois and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a steady, respectful place to talk through choices and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and actions that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding. That approach is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel stuck about change by clarifying their own reasons and strengths and supporting small steps forward.Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying a practical technique, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often let people maintain momentum between sessions while working on relationship or blended household challenges.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, intimacy issues, and family problems. Blended family issues are listed among the focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She uses approaches like CBT and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in nonprofit and private practice settings, having worked on crisis and trauma programs as well as clinical leadership roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (IL LMFT) practicing from Illinois and is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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