Jenelle Hoyt, LCPC
Illinois · 6 years in practice
Jenelle Hoyt is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180013403 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1093463325 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jenelle
Jenelle Hoyt is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She writes in a direct, supportive way and focuses on practical steps people can use in daily life.
Jenelle aims to listen first and then help people notice thought patterns that get in the way of feeling better. She works with people facing a wide range of issues, including career strain, parenting stress, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.
Background and approach
Jenelle pays attention to how emotions shape reactions and helps people process strong feelings so they can respond differently over time. Her counseling draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In sessions she may combine ideas from these approaches to suit what a person wants to accomplish.
The focus is on clear goals, small steps, and checking progress as therapy moves forward. Jenelle brings six years of clinical experience and holds an Illinois LCPC license. She maintains a nonjudgmental space that balances challenge and encouragement.
People who choose to work with her can expect direct listening, practical strategies, and collaboration on goals. To begin, she asks people to identify where they want change and then builds tools to reach those aims. Her style centers on understanding emotions, changing unhelpful thoughts, and creating habits that support a healthier day-to-day life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jenelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jenelle names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Action: Approaches for Online Care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift core feelings that drive relationship and personal patterns. It focuses on recognizing emotional reactions and creating new, more helpful ways to respond during stressful moments.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation when values feel unclear.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current ways of relating and feeling. It can be useful when people struggle with trust, abandonment fears, or repeating old patterns in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then choose or blend methods that fit. This collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust what isn’t helping.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in option. Live chat and text messaging work well for on-the-go updates, brief support, or people who prefer writing. All formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jenelle help with
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career issues, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anger, and ADHD among other challenges.
What is her therapy style like
Her style centers on Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical elements from ACT, CBT, and client-centered care. Sessions focus on naming feelings, changing unhelpful thoughts, and building small, doable habits.
How much clinical experience does she have
She has six years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice
She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, listed as LCPC, and practices with clients in Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats are available
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does cost and billing work
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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