About
One can walk in darkness without fear of losing oneself only if he is capable of carrying his own inner light.
-Kirtland Peterson
Bio
Dr. Jean Tzou, PhD, LCP has been practicing therapy for over 15 years, most recently in Chicago, with extensive experience counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups. Prior to starting her practice in Chicago, she has also served as a clinical director, supervisor/clinical trainer, as well as an adjunct professor in various settings and states.
She is committed to serving the needs of her clients, recognizing that most psychological issues manifest as problems in interpersonal relationships. Dr. Jean uses interventions to create healthy patterns that allows clients to reconnect to their inner selves, recognize personal needs, and help them relate to others.
Dr. Jean is fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English. Having moved to Chicago from Taiwan, she understands the unique challenges of immigrants and of those who grew up in multicultural environments.
Philosophy
Dr. Jean has developed a theory and treatment model that integrates positive psychology, systems theory, and empowerment feminist theory to help clients turn adverse experiences into positive energy.
Because her approach is innovative and collaborative in working with her clients in Chicago, clients respond well with Dr. Jean’s therapy work. She works with clients to:
- establish awareness and confidence
- arm them with the tools needed to overcome challenges, like a roadmap to overcoming distress
- recover from various traumas
- reclaim their senses of self
Above all, she values and respects her clients by providing a safe supportive space for the healing process to occur.
Counseling Specialties
Unique to Ascentia Counseling and Psychological Services is its expertise and reputation for working with intercultural couples to overcome cultural barriers. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Taiwanese, Dr. Jean’s specialization in the cultural influences that challenge relationships provides clients with insight into the complex layers of multi-cultural relationships and families, as well as its influences on the development of self-view.
Her reputation for success and delivering results for clients extends across a wide range of concerns and issues, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress
- Addiction
- Disordered eating
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Relationships
- Trauma
- Self-esteem
- Grief/loss, loneliness
- Anger management
- Career concerns and stress management
- Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder
- Risk of violence in adults or adolescents
- Children’s cognitive behavior
- Substance abuse