Jennifer Coren, LCPC, PEL, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Professional Educator License

The most important part of my therapeutic process is the relationship I develop with my clients. It is my biggest priority to allow my clients to feel safe, supported, and secure enough to be themselves in the therapeutic environment. I will walk hand in hand with you to fully appreciate your experiences and identity, and will consider your unique, multidimensional story in helping you with your goals. You already possess skills to bring you closer to what you value and who you want to grow to be. I’ll help you to trust and tap into those skills.

A few topics I specialize in are relationships and communication, life transitions,
dating, career counseling, anxiety and stress management, millennials and emerging
adults, family conflict, and the gap between values and spirituality/religion.  Clients
enjoy my authentic, warm, and direct approach. Together we will create goals that will
implement change in leading a more meaningful life.

I understand that at different times, my clients may need different types of
intervention. Therapy is a collaborative process, and each individuals’ needs are
different. Together we will discover the most effective and beneficial approach for
your individualized care. I provide therapy using various techniques with scientific
evidence for proven effectiveness, including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered, Mindfulness-based approaches,
and more.

I have a certificate in The Effects of Child Maltreatment, which helps any individual
understand how their biology, thoughts, and feelings tie together and how it impacts
them in the present day. I’ve counseled individuals and groups, conducted career and
college counseling seminars in high schools, and worked in a health psychology lab.

FUN FACTS:

• I love to try new workout classes
• Traveling, exploring the world, and meeting new people are a passion of mine
• Cold brew coffee and my Nespresso are a critical part of my day 
• I live for Musical Theatre

Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from The University of Miami, Florida with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Theatre Arts. Throughout her time in undergrad she worked as a research assistant in a health psychology lab where she provided counseling and wellness strategies to multiple lower socioeconomic status schools throughout the Miami area. After completing her undergraduate degree, Jennifer deferred her acceptance to graduate school and accepted a job offer at Bloomberg in New York. There she worked in Human Resources managing Senior Software Engineers, and she gained corporate experience that fueled her interest in Career Counseling.  Jennifer moved back to Chicago earned her Master’s in Education in School and Community Counseling from Loyola University. During graduate school, Jennifer interned at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School where she provided individual and group counseling to students and families. She worked with her students on the pressure of school and family, anxiety and stress management, social media pressure, toxic relationships, life purpose and meaning, career and college plans, life transitions, identity exploration (LGBTQ+ friendly), and communication.

“I HAVE FOUND A DEEPLY ROOTED HAPPINESS IN PROMOTING THE GREATER GOOD THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF OTHERS AND HOURS OF DEEP CONVERSATION THAT CHANGE PEOPLE’S LIVES FOR THE BETTER.”

TESTIMONIAL
“[Jennifer] is the best listener, always making me feel non judged and validated. I’ve spoken to
her about many of my hardest issues, and always walk away feeling better. I’m so thankful for her!”

SPECIALIZES IN:

• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Depression
• Adolescents and Adults
• Career Counseling
• Relationships: Dating, Pre-marital, Marriage, Parenting, Peers
• Family Conflict
• Life Transitions
• Identity Exploration
• LGBTQIA-affirming, Sex-positive, she/her/hers pronouns
• Spirituality and Religious Beliefs
• Grief and Loss