Jean Juarez, LMFT
Therapist in Illinois
Jean Juarez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions.
- Licensed inIllinois, California
- License166.000647, 40796
- NPI 1932829199
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Jean
Jean Juarez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions. She works in Illinois and combines a practical, attentive approach with clear goals to help people through hard moments. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape reactions and patterns.
That helps when people struggle with trust, intimacy, abandonment, or feeling disconnected from others. Her work also draws on client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools to address anxiety, depression, and stress in day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Jean has supported people coping with trauma, substance use issues, family conflict, and complicated endings like separation or divorce. She also helps with parenting stress, fatherhood issues, career-related strain, and concerns tied to identity such as gender dysphoria and LGBTQ matters. She is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Jean tailors conversations and plans to the specific needs a person brings. She focuses on skills you can try between meetings, clearer communication, and understanding patterns that keep causing pain.
Clients can expect straightforward language and a respectful tone in session. Jean acknowledges that asking for help takes courage and aims to create a thoughtful, steady space to work through grief, addiction recovery, low self-esteem, or changes in life circumstances.
Credentials
- LMFT (Illinois)
- License 166.000647 · expires February 2027
- LMFT (California)
- License 40796 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1932829199 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jean lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jean names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed care through online sessions
Jean draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior. That approach looks at how early bonds and current connections shape trust, closeness, and reactions to stress, which can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment fears, and family dynamics.She also uses client-centered therapy that centers the person's experience and pace. That means listening closely and letting the client set priorities while offering empathy and practical support. Cognitive behavioral techniques are added when helpful to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety or lift mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jean will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and she adjusts methods based on progress. The process is collaborative, with room to try different tools and talk about what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and tracking nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and messaging offer shorter, more frequent touchpoints for processing thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and daily life while keeping a steady therapeutic plan.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Jean address in therapy?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and a range of family and identity concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends attachment-based perspective with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques, plus mindfulness and narrative ideas when helpful.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Jean has 15 years of professional experience working with clients on addiction, relationship conflict, trauma, and family issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Jean meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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