Jennifer Pellicano, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and a founding partner of Compass Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC. Her goal is to empower her clients to explore their emotional experiences, to work towards understanding their interpersonal relationships, and to identify individual strengths through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Dr. Pellicano obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, and a Master of Arts degree in I/O Psychology from Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, Illinois. Prior to entering clinical practice, Jennifer worked at Accenture HR Services providing employee relations consultations to a variety companies across the United States. Dr. Pellicano then completed her Doctoral Degree at The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Schaumburg, Illinois. She specializes in treating adolescents, young adults and older adults.

Dr. Pellicano is passionate about providing psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has an extensive background working in school settings, having the opportunity to work with children in local public schools and in a specialized therapeutic day school. This experience enables Dr. Pellicano to provide comprehensive therapy, diagnostic assessments, and consultation for children and adolescents who struggle with mood disorders, behavioral disorders, social skill deficits, and ADHD. Dr. Pellicano’s educational approach to difficult life situations enables parents to benefit from participation in treatment. She also enjoys working with adult clients struggling with depression, anxiety, employment difficulties, relational conflict, and significant life transitions.

Areas of interest include oppositional-defiant adolescents, anger management, anxiety, depression, and trauma.