Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC (she, her)

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1 Endorsed

Northbrook, IL 60062

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Are you looking to bloom in your current season of life? Do you feel stuck, confused, or disconnected and can’t figure out how to take the next step? Jennifer would love to support you and nurture your growth! Jennifer is a mother to four children, and is a Marine Spouse. As a military spouse and mother, she understands life has many transitions; some unpredictable. Jennifer embraces a growth mindset and uses a whole person approach when establishing relationships with her clients. She believes by validating our experiences and understanding our environment, we can seek out our best self.

Jennifer is skilled and trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and grief. Using these skill sets, she has helped children, teens, adults, couples and families form healthy attachments, create meaningful relationships, manage anxiety, navigate life transitions and process trauma.

As a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Jennifer enjoys teaching parents how to understand their child’s behaviors, apply interventions and improve the parent child relationship. She is also a Certified Birth, Postpartum and Bereavement Doula who has supported families during pregnancy, birth, and comforted those who experienced trauma & loss.

Call or Email Jennifer Allen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (847) 693-3120

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northbrook, IL 60062

(847) 693-3120

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

I have immediate availability for daytime, evening, & weekend appointments! I look forward to connecting with you. www.creatingprogress.net

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Anxiety and Parenting

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Hi! My name is Jennifer. Whatever season of life you're in, I'd love to nurture and navigate you through it. Hope to talk to you soon!

Let's Connect (847) 693-3120

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northbrook, IL 60062

(847) 693-3120

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

I have immediate availability for daytime, evening, & weekend appointments! I look forward to connecting with you. www.creatingprogress.net

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Anxiety and Parenting

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Hi! My name is Jennifer. Whatever season of life you're in, I'd love to nurture and navigate you through it. Hope to talk to you soon!

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $150
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Blue Choice
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Out of Network

Our billing manager would be happy to verify benefits! We can provide a superbill for you to submit to your out of network benefits.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Our billing manager would be happy to verify benefits! We can provide a superbill for you to submit to your out of network benefits.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178009821 Jennifer Allen
In Practice for 12 Years
Certificate from Positive Discipline Parent Educator
Certificate from Bereavement Support
Attended DePaul University , Masters of Education: School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2012

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Anxiety
Parenting

Expertise

Behavioral Issues
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Endorsement

Nikkie Evans

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, Owner

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Relational

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Groups

Positive Discipline Parenting Skills Group

Hosted by

Jennifer Allen

*Virtual* Ever find yourself feeling stuck, helpless, or wondering "why does my child act this way?" Jennifer Allen is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator with the skills and tools to empower and support you in your parenting! What is positive discipline? It's a parenting model aimed at developing mutually respectful relationships. Positive Discipline teaches adults to use kindness and firmness at the same time, and is neither punitive nor permissive. This means NO yelling, spanking, or punishment. Reach out to learn more!

Expertise

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Tue 12 P.M. - 1 P.M.

Location

Nikkie Evans PLLC

Northbrook, IL 60062

Email Jennifer Allen about this group or call - (847) 693-3120

Young Adult Women's Process Group Virtual

Hosted by

Jennifer Allen

Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness? Feeling disconnected, isolated, anxious & unsure where you fit? Are you desperately seeking connection & support, but not sure where to find it? If you answered yes to any of the above, you've found the right place! Join in with other women who 'get it', while connecting through mutual struggles, offering support to one another, while learning the tools to thrive as you transition into your adult life! Topics covered: anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, work stress, life transition, relational struggles, family conflict, health communication, self acceptance, self esteem, boundaries, sense of self & purpose, values, increased feelings of connectedness, etc.

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Tue 7 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

Nikkie Evans PLLC

5 Revere Drive

Suite 200

Northbrook, IL 60062

Email Jennifer Allen about this group or call - (847) 693-3120

Location

Primary Location

Northbrook, IL 60062

(847) 693-3120

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

(847) 693-3120

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

I have immediate availability for daytime, evening, & weekend appointments! I look forward to connecting with you. www.creatingprogress.net

Call for a free consultation now - (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

I have immediate availability for daytime, evening, & weekend appointments! I look forward to connecting with you. www.creatingprogress.net

Call for a free consultation now - (847) 693-3120

Jennifer Allen

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC