Jonna Phelps, LCPC

Jonna Phelps is a licensed clinical professional counselor who uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, and life changes. She draws on two decades of clinical experience to teach coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning. Her work centers on clear communication and rebuilding strengths so daily life feels more manageable.

She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago and received her Illinois LCPC in 2001. Over 20 years she has focused on adults facing mood and anxiety concerns, including obsessive and compulsive patterns and bipolar-related challenges. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, grief, and end-of-life matters.

In sessions she emphasizes client-centered care, listening first and tailoring strategies to what each person needs. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to calm racing thoughts. Motivational interviewing and emotionally-focused work show up when people need help clarifying values or repairing key relationships.

Her approach is practical and paced to the person. Expect to learn tools you can try between meetings and to talk about small changes that add up. The aim is clearer communication, better coping, and reconnecting with what matters most.

People who want to begin are guided through a simple intake process to match goals with direction. Jonna focuses on steady, usable progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment. In practice this means sessions prioritize the client's perspective and work at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns of thinking that cause worry or low mood and then try small behavioral changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, OCD patterns, and coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift emotional responses that get in the way of close relationships. It can be useful when communication has become strained or when people want to improve how they connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonna will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing mindfulness practice, practical CBT exercises, and emotionally-focused conversation over time.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are set by the provider. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people keep therapy consistent during life transitions.