Jon Bormann, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 7 years in practice

Jon Bormann is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.012287 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1144856022 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Jon

Jon Bormann is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. He emphasizes practical, grounded support that helps people manage day-to-day challenges and move toward clearer goals. Jon speaks plainly and focuses on what clients can do between sessions to feel a bit better each week.

He approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to focus on realistic steps, coping skills, and ways to reduce overwhelm so routines and relationships can function more smoothly. Jon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, panic, and trauma symptoms. He also supports those coping with life transitions, caregiving stress, chronic health issues, and identity concerns such as gender dysphoria.

Work may include short-term strategies for relief and longer-term planning for recovery and stability. With seven years of clinical practice as an LCPC, Jon brings experience helping people affected by grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and career pressures. He also has experience with first responder and veteran issues and with concerns linked to aging and chronic illness.

Sessions are offered in English and use simple, direct language. Jon focuses on setting clear, manageable goals and tracking progress. He aims to make therapy understandable and relevant to everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Workplace issues

Online support

How evidence-based methods work online

Jon uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and daily functioning. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These tools aim to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed methods to address the impact of past harm. This involves pacing work, building safety and stabilization skills, and processing difficult memories when the person is ready. It helps with trauma symptoms, sleep problems, and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jon will discuss goals, past experiences, and current strengths to decide what fits best. He adapts methods over time and checks in regularly so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy with him uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video helps preserve face-to-face connection for deeper sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coping reminders, or coordinating next steps. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jon help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related mood concerns. He also addresses issues like panic attacks, bipolar and ADHD symptoms, and relationship and intimacy-related struggles.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Jon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. The style is collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills and problem solving.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Jon has seven years of clinical experience as a licensed professional in Illinois. That experience includes work with grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and issues common to veterans and first responders.

Where is Jon licensed and based?

He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and practices with clients located in that state. Sessions are conducted in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients reachable under Illinois licensing rules and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

Jon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. Options allow shorter check-ins or fuller therapy sessions depending on what the client prefers.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The matching process helps align goals and logistics before the first session.

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