Jenique Dean is a therapist, leader, and clinical director whose presence brings structure, calm, and direction to people and systems. She has a gift for taking what feels overwhelming or chaotic and turning it into something clear, steady, and manageable. Clients describe her style as grounding, honest, and deeply supportive. She connects with people in a way that helps them feel seen, understood, and capable of moving forward.

Jenique blends her clinical expertise with years of experience in crisis care, trauma work, international psychology, and community mental health leadership. Her approach brings together compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based practice that supports clients through healing and personal transformation.

Jenique’s work extends across communities, systems, and international settings. She has completed fieldwork and trauma-focused projects in Kuwait and the Philippines and conducted dissertation research in Ghana that explored how colorism shapes the job-seeking experiences and overall well-being of young adult women. She is also a member of the Chicago Association of Black Social Workers and serves on a state-level committee focused on strengthening mobile crisis services and improving collaboration between mental health teams and police departments. Her commitment to global learning led to her selection as a Chicago delegate for the Sister Cities iSweep Exchange Program in Hamburg, Germany, where she contributed to international conversations on trauma, crisis response, and community wellness.

Professional Path.

Jenique earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Northern Illinois University, her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Dominican University, and her PhD in International Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with an emphasis in trauma. She has worked in education, child welfare, and mental health for more than a decade with extensive experience in crisis intervention, child welfare, clinical supervision, and leadership within large behavioral health systems.

Her career includes:
• Clinical Director of Mobile Crisis Response and Drop In Centers
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2021
• Ten years of social work practice across education, child welfare, and community mental health
• International research and fieldwork in Ghana, Kuwait and the Philippines
• Trauma-informed crisis response and program development
• Director-level leadership in complex mental health systems
• National and international presentations on trauma, crisis work, and equity
• Creator of the Dissertation Doula brand and dissertation support framework

Her Therapeutic Approach.

Jenique’s clinical work is rooted in:
• Trauma informed care
• Cultural and relational awareness
• Strength based and empowerment focused practice
• Mind body awareness and grounding
• EMDR
• Insight oriented and solution focused strategies

Her sessions feel steady, transparent, and supportive. She creates space where clients can understand their emotions, explore difficult experiences, and develop tools that help them feel more grounded and in control of their lives.

What Clients Can Expect Working With Jenique.

• A therapist who listens deeply and brings clarity to complex experiences
• A safe and nonjudgmental space to process trauma, stress, identity, and relationships
• Down to earth communication that feels supportive and real
• Tools for emotional regulation, grounding, and long term resilience
• A therapeutic style that honors your life story and your strengths
• Guidance that helps you build balance, confidence, and direction

Why Clients Choose Her

Because she brings warmth and structure at the same time.
Because she understands trauma, crisis, and healing from a deeply human place.
Because she blends clinical expertise with lived experience and cultural understanding.
Because her presence helps people find calm, clarity, and direction when they need it most.

Jenique’s work is rooted in the belief that healing begins with understanding your story and reclaiming your sense of balance and possibility. She supports clients as they move toward emotional strength, grounded decision-making, and a life that feels aligned with who they are becoming.

If you are looking for a therapist who brings clarity, compassion, cultural insight, and direction to your healing journey, Jenique is the right fit.