Jennifer Vandigo, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting healing and growth
- Anxiety and trauma care
- Relationship and family work
- Spiritual depth and insight
About Jennifer Vandigo
Jennifer Vandigo seeks to guide people toward greater self-knowledge and a stronger sense of personal worth. She centers her work on helping individuals step into their own power and truth, and she supports clients in developing skills to find answers from within as they build a clearer sense of value and purpose.
Her professional background includes leadership and hands-on clinical roles across diverse settings. She served as a Program Director at a residential treatment program for teens who had been in prison, providing individual, group, and family counseling. She also served in the Peace Corps in Jamaica as a Medical Social Worker and later helped establish a Women’s Crisis Center focused on domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse. More recently, she completed a two-year program in advanced spiritual psychology that expanded the depth of her therapeutic skill set.
Throughout her career she has provided counseling for depression, anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, sexual assault and abuse trauma, and related challenges. She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic connection and aims to create a compassionate, supportive relationship that allows people to address their challenges and move toward a more loving, peaceful life. Jennifer holds the LCSW credential and brings warmth and dedication to each therapeutic partnership.
Her professional background includes leadership and hands-on clinical roles across diverse settings. She served as a Program Director at a residential treatment program for teens who had been in prison, providing individual, group, and family counseling. She also served in the Peace Corps in Jamaica as a Medical Social Worker and later helped establish a Women’s Crisis Center focused on domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse. More recently, she completed a two-year program in advanced spiritual psychology that expanded the depth of her therapeutic skill set.
Throughout her career she has provided counseling for depression, anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, sexual assault and abuse trauma, and related challenges. She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic connection and aims to create a compassionate, supportive relationship that allows people to address their challenges and move toward a more loving, peaceful life. Jennifer holds the LCSW credential and brings warmth and dedication to each therapeutic partnership.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Vandigo have?
Jennifer Vandigo has 8 years of experience.
Is Jennifer Vandigo a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the LCSW credential. License details: IL LCSW 149009202.
In which languages does Jennifer Vandigo provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Vandigo located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Jennifer Vandigo as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Vandigo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Vandigo work with international clients?
Jennifer Vandigo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Vandigo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jennifer Vandigo
Jennifer Vandigo uses client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work - the therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathetic understanding, and helps people explore their values and goals so they can make choices that feel authentic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another approach she uses to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used for relationship and family concerns, focusing on emotions and attachment needs to improve connection and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as the work evolves to ensure the approach remains effective and comfortable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around busy lives, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and access therapists from one’s own environment while still receiving support from licensed professionals who tailor methods to each individual's concerns.