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Genna Power

LCSW, 10 years of experience
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Welcome! My name is Genna, and I’m a licensed clinical social worker who believes in creating a space where you can slow down, exhale, and feel truly seen, especially in the midst of loss. Grief can follow the death of someone we love, but it can also arise through changes in health, chronic pain or illness, caregiving, aging, and the quieter losses of identity, independence, and the life we once imagined. My work is grounded in gentleness, connection, and deep respect for the complexity of grief. Loss can reshape our inner world, stir old wounds, and bring forward questions we never expected to carry. There is no right way to grieve, and you deserve a place where your experience can be held with care, without pressure to move on. I support individuals navigating grief, caregiver stress, and major life transitions, including those living with chronic illness and the tender realities of aging. My approach is calm, relational, and deeply human. I value presence that does not rush your process and honors the courage it takes to show up while carrying loss. I walk alongside people through uncertainty, heartbreak, exhaustion, and the slow process of finding steadiness again. Together, we make space for what has been lost while gently exploring what remains and what may still grow. My hope is to offer a space where your grief is honored, your story is welcomed, and you feel held with compassion as you find your way forward, at your own pace.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session is a gentle beginning, a space to slow down, breathe, and start where you are. We’ll spend time getting to know each other and exploring what brings you to therapy at this moment in your life. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out; this session is about creating comfort and understanding. I’ll invite you to share what feels important, your story, your concerns, or simply what’s been feeling heavy or unclear. I’ll also ask questions to better understand your experiences, background, and what you hope for in our work together. Together, we’ll begin shaping the direction of therapy in a way that feels meaningful and manageable for you. I want you to leave the session with a sense of relief and hope, knowing that this is a space where you can show up fully and be met with care, curiosity, and respect. I believe therapy is built on trust, not perfection. So rather than rushing into goals, our first session focuses on connection, helping you feel grounded and seen. From there, we’ll move at a pace that honors both your comfort and your capacity, creating a foundation for our work ahead.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggest strengths lie in my compassionate, grounding presence and my ability to offer unconditional positive regard so clients feel truly seen, safe, and valued exactly as they are. I bring deep attunement into every session, listening closely to both what is shared and what is held quietly beneath the surface. I have extensive experience supporting individuals through grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, chronic pain, health related challenges, and the complexities of aging. My approach is calm, relational, and client centered, meeting each person at their own pace and honoring the courage it takes simply to show up. I believe in walking this path together at your pace, honoring what has been lost while finding ways to carry forward the love and memories that remain.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I support individuals who are navigating loss in its many forms, from the death of a loved one to the quiet, unspoken grief that comes with change. Grief can appear in many ways, through illness, aging, caregiving, shifts in identity, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a future once imagined. I often work with people who feel unseen in their pain or unsure how to move forward when life no longer looks the way it used to. Many of my clients come to therapy carrying both love and exhaustion, trying to make sense of emotions that feel overwhelming or difficult to name. Some are learning to live within a new reality after a deep loss, while others are beginning to recognize the grief that has been quietly shaping their days for years.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Chronic Illness
Grief
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Grief Therapy

Through grief therapy, I work with you to identify and process the multidimensional aspects of loss, including shifts in roles, beliefs, and relationships. Using interventions such as narrative retelling, emotion regulation, and meaning reconstruction. I help you develop adaptive coping strategies and self-understanding. The work centers on creating space for both grief and renewal, fostering self-compassion throughout the healing process.

Compassion Focused

I use Compassion Focused Therapy to help you turn inward with tenderness, learning to cradle pain instead of fighting it. In that compassion, we find room for both grief and growth to coexist.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

In our work together, I help clients learn practical tools to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and find balance between acceptance and change. We focus on staying present, building coping skills, and responding to life with more intention and calm. Over time, these practices create a sense of stability and self-trust.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

ACT can support you in choosing how you want to respond to your inner experiences, even when life feels painful or uncertain. Together, we clarify values, practice acceptance and mindfulness, and work toward actions that feel intentional, self-directed, and aligned with personal meaning.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

Our work together is grounded in a person-centered approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity and compassion as you explore challenges, strengths, and possibilities for change.

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