- LMFT in Illinois
- 14 years experience
- Crisis and trauma focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Forbes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Illinois with 14 years of clinical experience. She founded Seed of Hope Counseling Services and has spent over a decade supporting people through hard seasons. Jennifer brings a practical, faith-informed commitment to her work and has led programs that serve communities in crisis.
Her background includes roles in both nonprofit and private settings since 2009. She has provided counseling, consulting, supervision, and leadership for clinicians and organizations. Jennifer helped design and evaluate community programs for crisis and trauma response and has served on clinical committees in Illinois.
Jennifer uses conversational, person-focused care in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients identify small steps that can make daily life easier. She combines goal-oriented tools with attention to how each person’s story shapes their choices and relationships.
The practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, addictions, sleeping problems, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, blended family adjustments, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Jennifer trained at Northern Illinois University, earning a Bachelor’s in psychology and a Master’s in Applied Family and Child Studies with a specialization in marriage and family therapy. She is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT) and continues to collaborate with local health and behavioral health groups.
Approaches that guide remote care and goal work
Jennifer commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validating a person's experience, and helping them find their own solutions; it supports issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage moods, and change unhelpful behaviors.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Over a few sessions she will check in and adjust the plan so it fits how someone prefers to work and what they hope to accomplish.
Please confirm the session formats before booking, since specific online options were not detailed in the biography. In general, online therapy can help fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions. Many people find it simpler to keep regular appointments when sessions are easier to schedule around work, childcare, or medical needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Jennifer helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, addictions, sleeping problems, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a person-centered approach, listening first and then working on practical steps. Sessions blend conversational support with goal-focused techniques.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 14 years of experience in nonprofit and private settings, developing community programs and providing clinical supervision and consulting.
Which credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is an IL LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Illinois.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the provided biography.
How is cost handled for therapy with this practice?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of scheduling a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.