Jonna Phelps

Jonna Phelps is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who uses a practical, person-centered approach to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and depression. She draws on methods that teach coping skills and clearer communication so clients can face difficult life events with more confidence. Jonna offers straightforward support aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.

Jonna earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago and received her Illinois LCPC in 2001. She also holds a Certified Care Manager credential from the National Academy of Care Managers, which informs her work with caregiving and aging concerns. Her practice reflects about 20 years of clinical experience.

Her sessions focus on practical tools. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person’s priorities and build a respectful working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused and Mindfulness approaches help people notice feelings and respond more calmly.

Typical concerns Jonna addresses include grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, social anxiety, and relationship issues. She also supports people dealing with bipolar mood patterns, obsessions or compulsions, seasonal mood shifts, and life transitions. Her care emphasizes strengths and realistic steps forward.

People who choose Jonna can expect clear goals and skill-building. She encourages validation of strengths and steady progress toward a better quality of life. To start, prospective clients complete the site questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, asks about what matters most, and helps set goals that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific tools to change them, which can help with anxiety, anger, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and work with strong emotions so they respond in healthier ways.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and try methods that seem likely to help. Together they track what works and adjust the plan over time rather than assuming one method fits every situation.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can support skills practice, homework review, emotion coaching, and communication practice in ways that fit everyday routines.