Jane Rhea, LCSW

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Compassionate narrative work for life change

Details

Name	Jane Rhea
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	11

About Jane

Jane Rhea is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses narrative-informed work to help people make sense of difficult chapters in their lives. She draws on 11 years of experience and a background in social work and disability studies. Jane listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for places to revise those stories so they feel more manageable.

Her sessions tend to be practical and straightforward.

Background and approach

She often combines narrative approaches with client-centered listening and mindfulness exercises. Sessions may include setting small goals, experimenting with new routines, and reflecting on how life events shape identity. Jane pays attention to how labels, social structures, and past experiences affect self-esteem and daily functioning.

She is familiar with concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, and trauma. She also works with stress related to career choices, money, and life transitions. Her experience includes coaching and counseling within disability and LGBTQ contexts, and she brings that perspective into clinical conversations when relevant.

Jane is comfortable addressing chronic pain, intellectual disability, and the social aspects of neurodiversity. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in Illinois and beyond. Jane accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

The initial steps are simple: answer a short questionnaire, then schedule a time that works. She aims to make therapy an active, collaborative process. The work focuses on practical steps and clearer personal stories, so people can try new ways of living and coping with the challenges they face.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem among the things Jane works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jane directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jane directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and practical approaches for online care

Jane often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at life events as parts of a story that can be retold, which can reduce shame and open up new choices. Client-Centered Therapy is another core approach where the focus is on listening closely and following the person's pace and goals, helping them feel heard and respected.

Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to teach simple attention and grounding skills. Those practices can help when anxiety, depression, or chronic pain make daily life harder. Together these methods aim to be collaborative: Jane works with each person to figure out which approach or mix of approaches fits their needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone calls can be useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs while still doing focused, practical work.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Jane help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar mood patterns, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include career worries, self-esteem, chronic pain and disability-related concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends narrative work with client-centered listening and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize revising personal stories, setting small goals, and practical steps people can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of combined personal and professional experience in social work and disability-related practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices from Illinois.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

People can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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