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Jane Rhea

Jane Rhea, LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

Disability-affirming LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Person-centered care
  • Neurodiversity-aware
  • Work and life focus

About Jane

Jane Rhea is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience. She blends a practical, person-centered approach with attention to identity and disability. She brings straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes.

Rhea works from a perspective shaped by lived experience in disability communities and social work training. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. That approach helps people feel heard and decide next steps for work, relationships, and daily routines.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple ways to manage overwhelming feelings and reduce stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find motivation for change, from job hunting to daily habits. Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to reframe difficult stories and set practical goals.

Rhea often connects employment and vocation to mental health, treating job search and workplace stress as useful places to start change. Her practice emphasizes neurodiversity and disability-affirming views, and she names barriers that can make everyday tasks harder for some people.

She provides services in English and works with a range of concerns including trauma, ADHD, chronic illness, and traumatic brain injury. Prospective clients can expect direct, respectful conversation and concrete steps they can try between sessions.

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How client-centered and mindful methods work online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's priorities first. The therapist listens and reflects so goals come from the client. This approach is helpful for people sorting career choices, identity questions, or coping with life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches short exercises to manage stress and racing thoughts. These skills are useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and periods of low energy. Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to try a new step, such as applying for work or trying a new routine.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and everyday routines. Together they try methods that fit the person's pace and priorities and adjust over time if something does not feel helpful.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time to appointments. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, which can help make small changes stick.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. She also focuses on career questions, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and traumatic brain injury.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

The approach is person-centered and practical. Sessions often include mindfulness skills, goal-setting, and conversations that clarify next steps.

How much experience does the clinician have working in this area?

She has 11 years of combined personal and professional experience, including work within disability communities and social work practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jane Rhea holds an LCSW and practices out of Illinois.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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