Jennifer Vandigo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting healing and growth
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationship support
About Jennifer Vandigo
Jennifer Vandigo brings a thoughtful, strength-based approach to helping people discover their inner resources and reclaim a sense of value and purpose. She emphasizes authentic transformation and supports clients in developing practical skills to access their own answers, guiding them toward clearer self-understanding and greater personal power.
She earned a Master of Social Work at Arizona State University in 1990 and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW, which is a professional license to provide clinical social work services. Her clinical background spans leadership and front-line roles across a variety of settings, including serving as a Program Director at a residential treatment program for adolescents who had been in the juvenile justice system, where she provided individual, group, and family counseling.
Earlier in her career she served in the Peace Corps in Jamaica as a Medical Social Worker and helped establish a Women's Crisis Center to address domestic violence, sexual assault, and related abuse. More recently she completed a two-year program in advanced spiritual psychology, which she reports has deepened her clinical perspective and expanded the range of tools she brings to therapy.
Jennifer has provided counseling for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, eating concerns, ADHD, and self-esteem difficulties. She also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and family of origin dynamics.
Her therapeutic style is grounded in approaches that include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), existential therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused interventions. She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic connection and aims to create a compassionate, supportive environment that helps people move toward a more loving and peaceful life.
She earned a Master of Social Work at Arizona State University in 1990 and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW, which is a professional license to provide clinical social work services. Her clinical background spans leadership and front-line roles across a variety of settings, including serving as a Program Director at a residential treatment program for adolescents who had been in the juvenile justice system, where she provided individual, group, and family counseling.
Earlier in her career she served in the Peace Corps in Jamaica as a Medical Social Worker and helped establish a Women's Crisis Center to address domestic violence, sexual assault, and related abuse. More recently she completed a two-year program in advanced spiritual psychology, which she reports has deepened her clinical perspective and expanded the range of tools she brings to therapy.
Jennifer has provided counseling for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, eating concerns, ADHD, and self-esteem difficulties. She also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and family of origin dynamics.
Her therapeutic style is grounded in approaches that include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), existential therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused interventions. She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic connection and aims to create a compassionate, supportive environment that helps people move toward a more loving and peaceful life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 credential LCSW. 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.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder whether working with a therapist online can really help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions - online therapy is generally viewed as comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One major benefit is flexibility. People can choose the communication method that fits their needs and comfort level - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to stay connected from different locations.
Licensed professionals offer a variety of therapeutic approaches in remote formats, and many therapists are open to adjusting the way they work to better fit each person. If the fit does not feel right, it is often possible to switch to a different therapist until a stronger therapeutic connection is found.