Jacqueline Christine Allen, MS, LCPC
(She/Her/Hers)
Preferred Name: Jacqui
About Me
As a child, I watched my mother’s counseling journey from the sidelines and witnessed her grow into someone who knew her worth and could embrace vulnerability; that experience showed me both the power of therapy and our incredible capacity to heal and change. I deeply respect the courage it takes to enter painful emotional terrain, and I strive to show up authentically and create a space where every part of you—the parts you love and the parts shaped by protection and pain—is welcome. Outside of therapy, I am a wife, mother, and photographer who loves a good belly laugh with friends.
Education & Experience
I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and am an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist. I have 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and complex mental health needs across community, school-based, outpatient, and private-practice settings.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) — Member
New Community Outreach — Community Partner and Trauma-Informed Training Provider
Sunshine Gospel Ministries — Trauma-Informed Family Healing Group Facilitator and Community Program Partner
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Population Served
- Adults
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealth
