Works with
How Jonna works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jonna
Jonna Phelps is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping adults manage stress, anger, anxiety, and depression. She draws on two decades of clinical work to guide people through hard moments and big life changes. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at building skills people can use outside of sessions.
She often starts by listening to what matters most and then helps people identify strengths they already have.
Background and approach
Sessions can include learning coping strategies, practicing clearer communication, and trying small behavior changes that add up over time. This approach is useful for someone facing grief, relationship strain, career shifts, or recurring low mood. Phelps uses methods from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape her work.
She also brings in mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas when they fit a person’s goals. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to change but feels stuck. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and two decades of clinical experience in Illinois.
The LCPC credential indicates a licensed clinical counselor role; she has worked extensively with adults on mood and anxiety concerns as well as caregiver and aging-related issues. People who seek her help can expect a calm, practical approach that emphasizes skill building. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and boost confidence so daily life feels more manageable.
The focus is on what works for the individual and on small, measurable steps forward.
What Jonna works with
Everything Jonna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jonna's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Jonna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It involves listening without judgment and helping people find their own solutions. This approach supports work on self-esteem, coping with life changes, and processing grief.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger management, and mood regulation.
Emotionally-focused ideas help people notice and name strong feelings and then try new ways of responding. This can ease emotional reactivity and improve communication when relationships or recurring conflicts are part of the concern.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match goals, needs, and comfort. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or for people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or other demands.
Questions people ask about Jonna
What concerns does she work with?
She addresses a wide range of adult concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and supportive, with emphasis on learning coping skills, clearer communication, and building on personal strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience working with adults on mood and anxiety issues and related life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices in Illinois; her training includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.