Jodi Colbert, LCSW

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Practical, story-focused therapy for everyday struggles

Details

Name	Jodi Colbert
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	5

About Jodi

Jodi Colbert is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She is direct and warm in sessions and aims to make the work feel practical and manageable for busy lives. She spends time listening to each person’s story and looking for strengths to build on.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and small steps that fit into daily routines.

Background and approach

Jodi uses straightforward tools to reduce panic, manage mood, and ease overwhelming days. Her background includes five years of clinical social work practice. During that time she has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, attachment and family of origin issues, postpartum and perinatal concerns, and problems tied to military or veteran experiences.

She also supports those facing loneliness, codependency, and challenges around forgiveness or guilt. In sessions she draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential ideas, and Mindfulness practices. That mix lets her focus on the stories people tell about themselves, shift unhelpful thinking, and try small behavioral changes that can make daily life easier.

Jodi aims to tailor each plan to a person’s goals. She encourages collaboration and respects individual differences while helping people find clearer ways to move forward.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Jodi works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jodi among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jodi among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Jodi among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jodi among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jodi among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jodi among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jodi 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 Jodi directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Using narrative and practical approaches online

Jodi often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships; this can ease shame, guilt, or stuck patterns and open new possibilities for change. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and respect so clients shape the pace and focus of each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, targets specific thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, or panic and offers concrete tools to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jodi treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you try methods that align with your goals and preferences. Together you can adjust the plan over time based on what feels most helpful and realistic for your life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or screen time is an issue. Live chat and messaging let people check in between calls or use shorter sessions during a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, child care, or other routines while still working with licensed professionals.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Jodi help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems along with related concerns like attachment and panic attacks.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on listening to your story and building on your strengths while setting practical goals.

What experience does she bring?

Jodi has five years of clinical social work experience working with mood disorders, trauma, perinatal issues, and problems connected to family and military backgrounds.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois.

Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Jodi meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

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

What do I do to begin therapy?

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