Dr. Jenna Lebersfeld, IL Psychologist
Calm, practical support for managing strong emotion
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- IL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jenna
Dr. Jenna Lebersfeld helps people facing anger, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. She also supports those managing ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, and challenges tied to identity and relationships.
She is a licensed psychologist in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. Her approach is warm and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and works alongside them to set realistic goals.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Jenna uses clear explanations and simple tools rather than jargon. She often blends techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors, along with strategies that cultivate acceptance and present-moment awareness. Mindfulness and brief behavioral experiments are common parts of her work.
These methods are used to reduce reactivity and build skills for calmer responses. Jenna has experience helping neurodiverse people, including those with autism and ADHD, and she supports LGBT clients and people navigating adoption, foster care, or caregiver stress. She also addresses family communication problems, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, phobias, and recovery after brain injury.
People can expect a straightforward, steady process that emphasizes what is useful in everyday life. Sessions may include problem-solving, skill practice, and planning for specific situations that trigger anger or anxiety. Jenna aims to help people feel more in control and more able to meet daily demands.
What Jenna works with
Everything Jenna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jenna's practice.
- LGBT
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
How practical approaches work online
Dr. Lebersfeld often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques that help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. This approach breaks big problems into specific, manageable steps and is useful for anger, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.She also uses acceptance-based strategies that teach people how to notice difficult feelings without getting swept up by them. Those practices can reduce impulsivity and help with ongoing stress or co-occurring conditions like ADHD.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try techniques to see what fits. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is most helpful for daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video lets people work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break from work. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to get consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging too much of your day.
Questions people ask about Jenna
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, and sleep difficulties. Other areas include ADHD, parenting strain, and identity-related concerns for LGBT clients.
What is her general therapy style?
The style is warm, understanding, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill building rather than lengthy theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has eight years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings. That background includes work with neurodiverse people and those facing family or caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as IL Psychologist 071.010820 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.