Clinical role
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and owner of EpiJennetics Counseling & Consulting in Libertyville, Illinois.
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About Jennifer Martin Rieck
A therapist focused on the patterns that shape how people connect.
Jennifer Martin Rieck is the owner of EpiJennetics Counseling & Consulting, a Libertyville counseling practice serving adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her work is grounded in schema-focused cognitive behavior therapy and a belief that meaningful change often begins by understanding the stories, relationships, and beliefs beneath distress.
Jennifer Martin Rieck
Libertyville therapist · epijennetics
Clinical identity
Professional care with a practical, pattern-aware lens.
Jennifer Martin Rieck is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the owner of EpiJennetics Counseling & Consulting. Her practice supports people seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship distress, self-esteem concerns, family communication, self-sacrifice schema, narcissistic abuse recovery, and healthier self-expression.
Care settings
In-person counseling in Libertyville with telehealth options for individual therapy across Illinois and Wisconsin.
Client focus
Adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, self-esteem, and communication patterns.
Therapeutic lens
Schema-focused cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and structured assessment tools that help clients understand recurring patterns.
Credentials & Certifications
Licenses, certification, and professional memberships.
The following credentials and association memberships are provided for visitors who want to review Jennifer’s professional licensing and counseling organization affiliations before contacting the practice.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Illinois license 180.015243
Wisconsin license 11094-125
Member of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
Member ID 67792246
“Understanding a pattern can create room for a different response.”
Background & approach
From clinical science to counseling relationships.
Education across science and counseling
Jennifer received a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University. Her background supports a thoughtful blend of scientific curiosity and relational care.
Schema-informed clinical work
Jennifer's approach is described as schema-focused cognitive behavior therapy, with attention to the beliefs, relationships, and early patterns that shape how people see themselves, others, and the world
Professional recognition
Public recognition pages note Jennifer’s selection as the Top Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals in 2024 and the Leading Global Mental Health Advocate and Educator - US by Global Health and Pharma Magazine in 2025. She also co-founded the Lake County Care Collective in 2026.
What clients can expect
A clear process for understanding symptoms and strengthening connection.
Early sessions include a careful history, anxiety and depression inventories, and schema assessment tools. The goal is not to reduce a person to a checklist, but to create a shared map for therapy that connects emotional symptoms with lived experience.
A calm, structured space to name what is happening beneath symptoms.
Respect for each client’s story, relationships, beliefs, and emotional needs.
Practical therapy goals that connect insight with everyday change.
Care that supports healthier self-expression, connectedness, and boundaries.
Client testimonials
Reflections from clients and colleagues.
“Jennifer is a very caring and compassionate clinician. She makes sure that her clients are getting the best care possible regardless of what level of care is needed. I recommend Jennifer for your clinical care needs.”
“Jennifer’s compassion and professionalism have been instrumental in my progress and journey. Her schema based approach has enabled me to move forward and to better understand my mental health. Jennifer’s knowledge and background are a treasure trove of information that have served to bring me closer to my goals. I can’t say enough about her support and guidance as she has helped me develop skills to work towards a happier and more settled life. A caring therapist and hard work can really make a difference. I feel so fortunate to have found such a caring and inspiring therapist in Jennifer.”
“I have been seeing Jennifer Rieck as my therapist, both in solo sessions, and with my wife, for several months. With her help I have made great progress identifying the root causes of some negative behaviors. That has been the saving of my marriage & put me on a path to better mental health & happiness. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a therapist.”
“Such an amazing therapist. Jennifer has helped me sort through some very difficulty moments I’ve experienced over the past year..”
“She understands my issues 100%”
“I have really appreciated the insights gained from Jennifer Martin Rieck. She is very knowledgeable and personable, and I have gained a lot from her perspective.”
“Jennifer is a great addition to my weekly chaos. She genuinely listens through all my ADHD rambles and lets me get back to the original thought without calling attention to the fact that I strayed so far. She offers great insight and realistic, solutions, while suddenly empowering you to motivate yourself to take the steps and actions you need to take in order to complete whatever goal you are working toward. I’m still a newbie with Jennifer, but she has already helped in so many ways.”
“I found Jennifer extremely easy to talk with. She was a receptive listener and provided helpful feedback and advice.”
“I feel that she provides truth in a kind, compassionate and respectful way.”
“Jennifer is a kind and warm therapist who offers important therapeutic insights into how trauma impacts one’s schemas and overall functioning.”
Practice details
Counseling in Libertyville for individuals, couples, and families.
EpiJennetics Counseling & Consulting is located at 1117 S Milwaukee Ave, Suite 12A, Libertyville, IL 60048. Individual counseling may be available in person or by telehealth for clients in Illinois and Wisconsin, while couples and family counseling are offered in person at the Libertyville office.
Therapy focus areas
Anxiety treatmentDepression treatmentADHD supportRelationship distressSelf-esteemSchema therapyFamily communicationTelehealth therapy
Located in Libertyville, near Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Lake Forest, Gurnee, Deerfield, and surrounding Lake County communities.
Begin with a conversation
Ready to learn whether epijennetics is a fit?
A free consultation can help clarify next steps for therapy, counseling, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, relationship support, or family work in Libertyville.