Meet Jocelyn Herrera, LPC
Virtual Therapist in Illinois/Colorado
Jocelyn Herrera is a licensed therapist providing virtual therapy and online counseling to adults in Illinois and Colorado, including Spanish-speaking individuals. Specializing in OCD/anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and ADHD, she helps clients better understand their emotions, relationships, and behavioral patterns. Jocelyn is dedicated to providing thoughtful, culturally responsive mental health care.
From Your Therapist: In Jocelyn's Words
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
Many of the people I work with feel trapped in patterns of overthinking, self-doubt, fear of the future, difficulty trusting others, or feeling constantly on edge. These challenges can affect self-esteem, motivation, relationships, and the ability to feel present and confident in daily life. In addition to anxiety and depression, I have a growing passion for supporting individuals managing OCD-related fears, intrusive thoughts, and fear-based thinking patterns.
I utilizes a strengths-based approach, working collaboratively with my clients to help them to leverage and continue building on their strengths both inside and outside of the therapy space. I acknowledge every human has a unique, layered background, and I am devoted to providing quality, individualized care that is best for each of my clients.
In online therapy, I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I use proven, research-backed approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — to help clients develop healthy coping skills, manage anxiety and depression, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication, and build more fulfilling relationships. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns, increase self-awareness, and create practical strategies that support healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
Areas of Focus
As a licensed therapist, I work with adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges through virtual therapy sessions:
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Anxiety, overthinking, and fear-based thought patterns
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Depression and low self-esteem
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Trauma and unresolved emotional experiences
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Substance use and behavioral patterns
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ADHD (TK) and difficulty with focus or follow-through
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Relationship challenges and communication struggles
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OCD-related fears and intrusive thoughts
Therapeutic Approaches
Based on my clients’ needs, I use several evidence-based approaches during online counseling, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Education & Credentials
Jocelyn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University and her Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School. She has nearly five years of experience working across private practice, community mental health, nonprofit organizations, and inpatient psychiatric settings — supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship challenges.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and provides telehealth and online therapy services under the clinical supervision of Hazel Patel-Krueger, LCPC. She offers virtual therapy sessions in English and Spanish.
Outside the Office
Jocelyn enjoys spending time with her partner and two dachshunds, Strummer and Ripley. She loves exploring Chicago’s coffee shops, attending concerts, cheering on the Cubs, and watching thriller, horror, and documentary films. A lifelong learner and always looking for new ways to grow and connect, Jocelyn is currently learning American Sign Language (ASL).
