Jill Whitaker, MS, LCPC, IL | Psychotherapist

About Jill Whitaker

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jill Whitaker

Jill Whitaker, LCPC, at LifeStance Health, helps individuals across Illinois find balance, healing, and personal growth through compassionate and evidence-based care. She works with adults and teens to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Jill is dedicated to helping clients develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence while navigating life's complexities with purpose and hope. Jill is especially passionate about supporting clients through midlife and later life transitions, addressing women's issues including postpartum depression and reproductive challenges, and helping those coping with trauma or PTSD. Her clinical approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She values creating a safe, inclusive environment where each person can explore their experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. In addition to her focus on trauma and transitions, Jill has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military and veteran individuals, and those managing chronic health conditions or pain. She also provides group therapy, offering connection and shared growth through structured, supportive dialogue. Jill's integrative therapeutic style emphasizes mindfulness, compassion, and empowerment, tailored to the unique needs of each client. Outside of her professional practice, Jill enjoys gardening, art, and music, and finds inspiration in cultural experiences and time spent in nature.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office locations

Jill Whitaker, MS, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2 (1 of 2)

1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642

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Lifestance - Illinois 2 (2 of 2)

55 S Main St, Naperville, IL 60540

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

NPI number

1336993690

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Jill Whitaker work with?

Jill Whitaker works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Jill Whitaker's office located?

Jill Whitaker has 4 office locations, including in Naperville and Chicago, view full addresses on Jill Whitaker's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jill Whitaker?

Jill Whitaker frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jill Whitaker on their profile.