Jeanette Trotter

Jeanette Trotter is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and the challenge of major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Illinois.

Jeanette focuses on practical, conversation-based care. She listens to what matters most and responds with clear strategies. That might mean learning new ways to handle panic attacks, improving how someone talks about problems, or developing routines that ease everyday mood swings.

Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior techniques, and the Gottman Method for relationship concerns. In practice this looks like reflective listening, identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing emotion regulation skills, and working on communication patterns with a partner when appropriate.

When life feels unsettled after a change, she helps people sort priorities and test next steps. Sessions include discussion plus exercises to try between meetings. The goal is to make small, visible shifts that reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning.

Starting is done through an online matching and scheduling process. The intake asks about current concerns so the first session can focus on practical goals and what to try next.

How therapeutic approaches are used online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain progress between appointments while balancing work and family commitments.