JENNIFER L. CANNON, PHD, LCPC, NCC, ACS

Hello! I’m Dr. Jennifer L. Cannon, founder of Thrive3C. I am passionate about mental health, holistic wellness, and helping others reach their highest potential. With a love for self-care and mindfulness practices, and a belief in the healing powers of nature and positive self and social connections, I bring a wealth of experience as a business owner, university professor, mental health practitioner, and former university Clinic Director. 

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I hold a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education, a MS.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Couples & Family Counseling, and am licensed as an LCPC in Illinois. I’m also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Certified Life & Wellness Coach, and Certified Mindfulness Instructor.

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My background spans diverse mental health settings and academic institutions, including Seattle University, The Family Institute at Northwestern University, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and DePaul University. I am committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care and education for individuals, couples, families, groups, businesses, and organizations.

 

At Thrive3C, my mission is to help you and/or your organization align your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational selves to achieve well-being and success.I use a range of approaches—such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Experiential Theories (e.g., Gestalt, Satir), Family Systems, Attachment & Emotion-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and holistic wellness and leadership approaches—to support your growth.

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I look forward to connecting with you and exploring how I can support your personal and/or organizational journey. Reach out today, and let’s start thriving together!