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Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC

Psychotherapist Janessa Nikols, LCPC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Parenting, Attachment Issues, Parent Child Conflict, Family Conflict, Depression,
In network with BlueCross and BlueShield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Out of Network

Introduction

Whether you're managing chronic stress, navigating relationship or parenting challenges, processing past hurt, adjusting to life changes, or just feeling stuck—my goal is to help you understand how you're wired, develop genuine acceptance of yourself, and discover what's actually possible for change. If you're parenting a child with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, I get it—it's exhausting and isolating. I specialize in helping parents understand their child's needs from a neurodevelopmental lens, which often transforms both the parent-child relationship and reduces the overwhelm. My approach is warm, direct, and practical—with enough humor to keep things real. I draw on relational and developmental trauma work, attachment science, and neurobiology to meet each person and family where they actually are. I work with individuals, couples, parents, and families navigating FASD, autism, anxiety, complex trauma, and the very real challenge of building secure relationships while honoring how your nervous system is built

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #180.013877 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Communities

  • Parenting
  • Parent-child discord
  • Neurodivergence
  • FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Out of Network

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Sliding Scale Available $0 - $150

Locations

Chicago
6650 N Northwest Hwy Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60631-1363
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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology - The Chicago School for Professional Psychology

FAQ

Is Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC also offers a free consultation.
Does Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC offer telehealth appointments? Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC specialize in? Janessa Nikols, MA., LCPC specializes in the following areas: Adoption, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Emotional Abuse, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, Parenting, and Trauma.
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