- Guilt and shame
- Trauma recovery
- CBT and DBT methods
About Jeanne
Jeanne Tilseth is an Illinois LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) with 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She names trauma and addiction work among her primary areas and also notes issues such as guilt and shame, family of origin concerns, and recovery from sexual assault or domestic violence.
She blends client-centered care with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Jeanne also uses emotionally focused techniques and EMDR when appropriate. In sessions she focuses on what is happening now, how feelings and memories affect daily life, and practical steps a person can use between meetings.
Jeanne described herself as a counselor who attends to emotional, mental, social, physical, and spiritual dimensions. She draws on that broader view to help people reconnect to values, repair functioning, and reduce patterns that feed shame or repeated harmful coping strategies. She also brings experience from work with addiction and trauma specifically.
Her approach tends to combine listening with concrete skills practice. That can include learning new ways to manage intense feelings, developing relapse prevention planning for substance issues, and processing traumatic memories with evidence-based techniques when the person is ready.
People who reach out for help with guilt and shame can expect straightforward conversation about what keeps those feelings active. The work aims to increase understanding and provide tools for clearer decisions and steadier daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jeanne often combines client-centered counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep stress, anxiety, or guilt active. DBT adds skills for tolerating strong emotions and improving moment-to-moment coping in high-intensity situations.She may also use Emotionally-Focused or EMDR techniques when the situation fits. Emotionally-Focused work looks at relationship and attachment patterns that shape shame and self-worth. EMDR is a method some therapists use to process traumatic memories; when it is considered, the therapist will explain what that work involves and whether it matches the client’s readiness.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Jeanne treats selection of approaches as a collaborative decision based on the person’s needs, goals, and comfort level. She will talk through options and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these practical features to help people work on shame, guilt, trauma, and recovery while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include guilt and shame, family of origin issues, and sexual assault recovery.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and skills-based work from CBT and DBT to look at how those feelings show up day to day. She also may use EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
What is her clinical background?
She holds an LCPC credential and reports 15 years of clinical experience focused on trauma and addictions among other issues.
Where does she practice?
She practices in Illinois and holds an IL LCPC credential as listed in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video meetings are offered.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the profile details.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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