- Values focused
- Skills oriented
- English sessions
About Jendaya
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work when clients want to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-centered methods keep the conversation grounded in each person's values and strengths.
Jendaya has worked in community mental health and led both individual and group counseling. She has supported people facing life transitions like graduation, marriage, caregiving for aging parents, quarantine-related stress, fertility worries, and illness including cancer. She also addresses career concerns, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on clear goals, realistic steps, and building confidence to handle hard moments. She speaks English and works with people in Illinois and internationally.
To begin, she asks that potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to meet. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and therapist availability.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How her approaches guide online therapy
Jendaya uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions that leave someone feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to change behavior and mood. CBT is often helpful for stress, social anxiety, and depressive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which method or mix of methods fits their goals and preferences. Sessions are shaped by what the client wants to achieve, and goals are reviewed as the work progresses.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep appointments around work or caregiving. Talk with her after the matching questionnaire to discuss which format and scheduling rhythm would best fit everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, career issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include cancer, forgiveness, multicultural concerns, non-monogamous relationships, self-love, social anxiety, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered listening. Sessions emphasize practical steps, personal values, and building skills that fit everyday life.
What kind of background and experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in community mental health and running individual and group counseling. That background shapes a down-to-earth, goal-focused approach.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the Illinois LCPC credential and practices from Illinois. The profile lists LCPC as her credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.