About Jeanette

Lovely to meet you!

I’ve spent a large portion of my adult life listening to and helping people across various industries identify, understand, and solve problems. When I reflect on my previous career roles (retail manufacturing, software), the part of the job I enjoyed the most was getting to know people on a personal level. I believe that eventually led me to the counseling field.

While the journey to becoming a therapist was not self-evident from the start of my career, I’ve always had a deep curiosity and appreciation for each person’s unique life experience. In my own journey of therapy and coming to understand myself, I came to realize how events and relationships from my past impacted me as an adult. It is a privilege to do this work, and I look forward to supporting you on your own journey towards healing.

    • Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association 

    • Oregon Counseling Association 

    • North American Menopause Society 

    • Yoga Alliance, E-RYT® 200, YACEP®

    • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois 180.016728 and Oregon  C8719 

    • National Certified Counselor 

    • Somatic Experiencing Institute, L1 trained 

    • Internal Family Systems Institute, L1 trained

    • MA Counseling, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

    • MBA Thunderbird, The American Graduate School for International Management,  Phoenix, AZ 

    • BA Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

I love…

Traveling far and wide

Wonder and awe

Morning sunrises, good coffee, and an almond croissant

Golden retrievers

Raising sons

Meteorology, thunderstorms, and snow, lots of snow!

I believe…

In a daily “pause”

Family is everything

“Pushing what you love to the margins of your life is insanity.” - Martha Beck

In spontaneous kitchen dance parties

Love and compassion, period

“Change involves challenging what is familiar to us and daring to question our traditional needs for safety, comfort, and control.”

— MICHAEL SINGER