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- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting concerns
About Jennifer
Jennifer Forbes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Illinois. She has 14 years of clinical experience and focuses on relationship, family, trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She describes her work in straightforward terms: talking through problems, building practical skills, and helping people find clearer paths forward.
Jennifer founded Seed of Hope Counseling Services and has worked in nonprofit and private settings since 2009. She has provided counseling, consulting, supervision, and leadership to teams and organizations. Her background includes developing community programs for crisis and trauma response and serving on clinical committees in Illinois.
Her practice mixes person-focused conversations with structured approaches. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try different strategies. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy appear when people want short-term change and concrete next steps.
Jennifer has experience guiding people through a wide range of issues. These include intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting and blended family challenges, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, fertility, grief, career questions, and compassion fatigue. She also notes work on abandonment, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and coping after disasters.
She trained at Northern Illinois University, earning a master’s in Applied Family and Child Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. The profile identifies her membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapist and lists leadership roles on local behavioral health initiatives. To begin, readers are directed to complete the site process to request an appointment.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. This approach supports people who need space to talk through feelings and make their own decisions about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns with concrete exercises. CBT is used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and situations where people want to test new ways of coping.
Motivational Interviewing helps clarify motivation and supports change when someone feels stuck. It is practical for addiction-related concerns, commitment issues, and readiness to try new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Treatment can combine different approaches and be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about which session formats are offered and how they might fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered conversation with structured methods like CBT, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience providing counseling, consulting, supervision, and program development since 2009.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT and holds an Illinois LMFT license.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.