Jacqueline Zagrans

Jacqueline Zagrans, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her practice, working with young children, adults, couples, and families. She graduated with a Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, complemented by extensive clinical training at the Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic. As a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, and the American Psychological Association, Jacqueline demonstrates her dedication to professional excellence. As a Perinatal Mental Health Clinician for the Perinatal Depression Program at Northshore University Health Systems, she focuses on the nuanced challenges faced by parents. Jacqueline employs strengths-based and family systems approaches in her practice, fostering a warm, directive, and empathic therapeutic environment. She believes that the foundation of healing lies in the client-therapist relationship, striving to create a compassionate space where clients feel safe and heard. She specializes in trauma treatment, couples therapy, women's issues such as postpartum depression, parent-child relationship dynamics, and navigating life transitions. Through her work, Jacqueline unlocks the potential for personal growth and resilience, guiding clients toward healthier, more satisfying experiences and relationships.