Jennifer Vandigo

Jennifer Vandigo

Clinical Social Worker/therapist (563) 580-5936

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About Me

My goal is to assist you in your journey to step into the power and truth of who you are. As you make this authentic transformation , you will develop skills to find the answers within, so that you can know your value. As a compassionate and loving person, I find joy in helping others improve their lives. I earned my Master of Social Work at Arizona State University in 1990. I have used my skills in so many settings. One of my significant experiences was my role as a Program Director at a residential treatment program for teens who had been in prison. I provided individual, group and family counseling and more. Another experience was my time in the Peace Corps in Jamaica working as a Medical Social Worker and then starting a Women’s Crisis Center for domestic violence/sexual assault /and abuse. Most recently I completed a 2 year program in advanced spiritual psychology which has expanded the depth of my skills. I have provided counseling for a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, addictions, relationships/parenting issues, sexual assault and abuse trauma and more. Over the past years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that one of the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal challenges. As a very compassionate and loving person, I am able create a safe and supportive connection with the people that I assist. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you to create a more loving and peaceful life.

SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Also experienced in:
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Blended Family Issues , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Codependency , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Dependent Personality , Divorce and Separation , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Guilt and Shame , Impulsivity , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Mood Disorders , Posttraumatic Stress , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women’s Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Populations

LGBTQ+

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & Foster Care
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Blended Families
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emptiness
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissism
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

3A126 Admiral Farragut Ct
Apple River, Illinois 61001
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