Mary Jo Thorson

LCPC (she/her)7 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (51)
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering

Hello and Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and here to help you with what is going on in your life. Together, let’s figure out what is getting in the way of you living your best life. Is it relationships, low mood, anxiety, depression, anger or life transitions? Even if you don’t know, we will figure it out!

While everyone is unique, I’ve found that clients typically start making measurable progress after our first four sessions together.

I use a variety of techniques to address issues such as anxiety, depression, divorce recovery, stress, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, life transitions and much more. It’s important to me that my clients feel they are in a non-judgmental safe space to process what they are going through. My clinical approach is evidence-based treatment. I utilize a variety of interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered, Solution Focused and Walk and Talk Therapy. I work with ages 18+ with a range of concerns. I work hard to provide an environment that is warm, welcoming, positive, safe, and collaborative. I started in this industry leading divorce recovery groups. I went on to lead a variety of other groups including divorce recovery, single moms, and anxiety. Life can sometimes be a struggle and asking for help isn’t always easy, but I hope you will reach out so together we can create a therapeutic relationship that will promote hope, growth, and healing. I offer sessions both virtually and in-person.

First session

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Strengths

My goal is to provide a warm and safe environment so we can build a strong therapeutic alliance. It would be an honor and a privilege to assist you on your therapeutic journey.

Ideal clients

Anxiety, Depression, Divorce Recovery, Parenting, Anger Management, Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Dissociative Disorders

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
1590 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Suite 211

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (51)3 reviews
September 2, 2026

I really appreciate she shared her clinical experience and who she is personally. She had notes and asked me great questions for an in take appointment, listened really well too

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Mary
September 1, 2026

I always feel better after getting off the phone with Mary Jo, she has been so helpful in helping me keep things in perspective with my health challenges and finding love. She has also done a great job in helping me organize my goals as i navigate my ADHD tendencies.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 6 with Mary
March 18, 2025

She was awesome

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Mary

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