Jenna Cronin

Jenna Cronin | Astute Counseling & Wellness Services
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Jenna Cronin

MSW, LCSW, CDMTP, CCTP, CASDCS
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Introductory Video
About the Therapist

Jenna C is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with experience across acute crisis care and outpatient settings, including work with first responders in psychiatric emergency contexts. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives and focuses on challenging unhelpful thoughts and emotions to improve behavior and daily functioning.

She enjoys working with individuals experiencing depression, trauma, and anxiety, and also supports clients with Autism, personality disorders, interpersonal struggles, and major life transitions.

“Change happens when your values lead — therapy backs you with skills and support.”
Therapeutic Modalities
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
  • RO-DBT (Radically Open DBT)
  • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD)
Certifications & Education
  • MSW — Social Work
  • LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • CCTP — Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
  • CASDCS — Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
  • CDMTP — Certification in Mood Disorders & Depression
Specialties
  • Depression (incl. suicidal ideation & self-harm)
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Anxiety & Panic
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder support
  • Personality Disorders
  • Interpersonal issues & life transitions
  • Crisis & emergency psychiatry experience
My Favorite Wellness Services for Mental Health
  • Infrared Sauna — gentle heat for deep relaxation
  • Yoga Nidra — guided non-sleep deep rest
  • Qigong/Tai Chi — calm focus through slow movement
  • Guided Meditation — attention training & grounding
What to Expect

Your first session centers on goals, history, and what has (and hasn’t) worked. Jenna collaborates with you to build an actionable plan that blends skill-building with insight work, adjusting as needs evolve.

Why Choose Astute
  • Evidence-based psychotherapy with a warm, collaborative approach
  • Integrated wellness options on site (yoga, Pilates, acupuncture, reiki, sound bath)
  • Coordinated care with your consent (PCP, psychiatry, partner clinicians)
  • Accessible hours via telehealth for Illinois adults (18+)

Astute Counseling & Wellness Services Can Help!