Who I am: As a Caring and Compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I seek to provide a range of therapeutic services to adults, couples, families and young adults who are experiencing emotional and behavioral conditions such as; depression, anxiety, grief, loss, aging related conditions as well as occupational, social and environmental stress.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work Administration and Community Practice from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and a Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. I have worked in the field of Behavioral Health, Case Management and Child Welfare Counseling for over 15 years.
I am Relationship Builder: My areas of specialties are in interpersonal relationships, marital, couples and adult trauma. In addition I look forward to supporting those who are facing work-related stress, problematic peer relations and aging issues. I work with professionals, couples, seniors, young adults and families.
As a Clinical Therapist, I recognize the need to provide relevant approaches that are specifically designed to meet the needs of clients. I use the therapeutic process to work collaboratively with clients to help them establish and achieve their goals. Services include relationship/marriage counseling, stress management, easy to use practical living skills and tools, clinical counseling (anxiety, depression) and trauma focused therapy.
I work with clients to equip and empower them with creative tools and supportive resources to address and reduce the obstacles in their lives. I am eclectic, holistic and versatile in my therapeutic orientation at times utilizing a unique blend of therapeutic approaches such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma & Solution Focused Interventions, Crisis Intervention, Person & Task Centered Models and Strength & Empowerment Based Approaches. In addition, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal and Integrated Therapies are also used.
I look forward to working with You.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.017907
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Jeannine Harris is a very professional and empathetic person. She is exactly what I was looking for in a therapist.
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Jeannine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Jeannie Harris is very attentive and helpful. She has been my therapist for two months and I would highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Jeannine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management