Jane Rhea

LCSW

Illinois

Motivation-focused social worker for practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Illinois / 149022745

NPI

1730579897

Experience

11 years

Languages

English

Location

Illinois

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational support
   • Disability aware
   • Career minded

   About Jane

   Jane Rhea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience. She centers work on building motivation and practical steps so people can move toward goals that matter to them. Jane brings a direct, respectful style and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful from the first meeting.

   She approaches challenges like anxiety, stress, depression, and bipolar mood concerns by listening first and then encouraging small, doable changes. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are often part of that work. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice what matters and stay grounded while they try new strategies.

   Jane draws on experience supporting people with ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic pain or illness, intellectual disability, and traumatic brain injury. She also helps people dealing with career questions, financial stress, loneliness, seasonal mood changes, and recovery from trauma and abuse. That background informs practical steps for daily life, not just therapy talk.

   She has worked within Disability communities and brings a Neurodiversity and Disability pride perspective when relevant. Jane is queer, trans, and non-binary allied and understands structural barriers that affect wellbeing. Her experience includes coaching and employment-focused counseling when people want to make changes around work or purpose.

   Based in Illinois, sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

2. How Jane's approaches shape online work

   Jane commonly draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. That approach focuses on listening, asking questions that build motivation, and helping someone choose small next steps that feel doable. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work, which means she prioritizes the person's perspective and follows their pace rather than imposing a set plan.
   
   She often uses Mindfulness Therapy techniques to help people notice stress or strong emotions without getting swept away by them. Those practices can help with anxiety, chronic pain, and mood changes by teaching short skills to use during hard moments.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a team process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they try approaches and adjust as needed so the plan fits the client's life and priorities.
   
   The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing work when someone moves or has other schedule changes, while the therapist and client focus on concrete steps and practice between sessions.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

   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

   Listed in

   Illinois

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

   Jane works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. She also supports people facing career questions, loneliness, chronic illness, and social anxiety.

   What is Jane's therapeutic style like?

   Her style is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing to build motivation and solution-focused steps to make change feel achievable. Client-centered and mindfulness ideas are also used to keep conversations grounded.

   How long has she been practicing?

   She has 11 years of combined personal and professional experience working with Disability communities and in counseling roles.

   What credentials and region should I know about?

   She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

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

   How do I get started with therapy?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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