Jeanette Trotter
Practical, respectful counseling for mood and stress
LCPC Illinois
- Experience
- 23 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Bipolar
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jeanette
Jeanette Trotter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and bipolar mood concerns. She focuses on clear, respectful conversation and practical steps people can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Jeanette keeps things direct and compassionate so parents and busy adults can get support without extra jargon. She uses the Gottman Method alongside client-centered work to improve how people communicate and connect.
Jeanette also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior ideas to build stronger emotion regulation skills. Her approach is to match tools to each person’s needs rather than offer one fixed plan.
Sessions aim to improve everyday coping, ease panic attacks, and reduce social anxiety and workplace stress. She helps people talk through relationship strain, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose in straightforward terms.
Where mood disorders or trauma are involved, she focuses on steady skills and gradual progress. Jeanette designs the pace and structure to fit each person.
Conversations are practical and goal-focused, with time for problem-solving and skill practice. She encourages small, achievable steps so change feels manageable.
Her practice is based in Illinois and sessions are conducted in English. Jeanette understands that starting therapy takes courage and she aims to make the process as clear and supportive as possible.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Jeanette integrates the Gottman Method and cognitive behavioral therapy to address relationship patterns and day-to-day thinking. The Gottman Method focuses on clear communication habits and repairing interactions, which can be practiced over video or messaging. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often using concrete exercises that transfer easily to online sessions.She also uses client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on each person's priorities and values. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process - the therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful to the client. Decisions about methods are made together and can change as needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving options for different schedules and comfort levels. Video is good for face-to-face interaction and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or people who prefer typed conversation. These options aim to make it easier to get consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
23+ years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English