About Jan
Jan Footlik is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than five decades of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Her approach is direct, yet warm, combining knowledgeable guidance with respect, patience, and steady emotional support.
Credentials and Certifications
- MA, LCPC, BC-TMH, NCC, NAFC, CDP, CCCJS
- Board Certified Telemental Health Provider
- Nationally Certified Psychologist
- School Psychologist (Type 73 Certification)
- Nationally Certified Forensic Counselor
- Certified Dementia Counselor
- Clinically Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist
- Certified Distance Counselor
Clinical Specializations
- Clinical experience in medical and hospital-based settings, including intensive care, cardiology, and geriatric care.
- Geriatrics: Evaluation for placement, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills assessment, dementia evaluation
- Drug and alcohol addiction: Assessment for treatment, referral and follow-up
- End-of-life counseling: Provided for patients and family members
- Divorce counseling
- Learning and physical disabilities: Evaluation, remediation, placement and follow-up
- Crisis counseling for children and adolescents in life-threatening situations: Diagnostic evaluation
Professional Experience
- Private Practice — 1968 to Present
- Read Zone Center — 1978 to 1981
- Court-mandated psychiatric evaluations for Deaf individuals
- Chicago State Mental Hospital (Dunning) — Clinical Internship, 1968
Education
- M.A. Counseling Psychology: Illinois Institute of Technology
- M.A. Special Education: Northeastern Illinois University
- Training in Distance (Online) Counseling
Ready to Begin?
Jan welcomes new clients and responds promptly to inquiries.
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