Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor [LPCC] in the state of Ohio with 5 years of professional working experience (6 if inclusive to clinical internship). I have had successful involvement in assisting people to overcome and cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders; relationship needs, communication skills, and family or group conflict and challenges; general life and career exploration and adjustments; and in addressing the day-to-day "stuff" that can sometimes impact us from being our best, most esteemed and comfortable selves.
The majority of my experience has been with youth, young adults, and couples or families from high-risk populations, whether it be those struggling with or impacted by substance use, legal involvement, family disruption and separation, multiple traumas, and otherwise. I tend to utilize an eclectic approach predominantly rooted in DBT, ACT, and CBT therapies while also strongly holding space to validate and process through the life experiences that made an undoubtable impact on you along the way. I truly believe that you are the expert of your own being-- no one will know you or know how to heal you better than you-- but I would be honored to walk next to you in support along the way.
I frequently incorporate radical acceptance, authenticity and identity development; genuine connection; autonomy; and education into my practice. I believe that the first key to change is awareness... we have to know what it is in order to change it, and we have to ~grow~ through what we ~go~ through. I tend to take a more casual, conversational approach: offering a blend of professionally trained and skilled clinical mental health therapy with empathy, humor, and some degree of 'nerding out' to improve your insight, understanding, and empowerment to experience life as you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OH LPCC E.2303599
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She is an amazing therapist who helps give insight into problems.She listens very intently and responds to each topic. I’d recommend her to anyone who asks. Hands down best therapist I’ve had.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Jenna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She always helps me see things through all of my emotions so I can work through things I can’t on my own. Giving me input on things I need help with that sometimes I don’t even know I need help with, seeing the underlying cause of what triggers me. She is also good to point out the positives whether it’s something we accomplish in therapy together or something I have worked on myself between sessions she helps me acknowledge all the small positive steps I am taking because I rarely let myself see them.
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Jenna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, and adhd
She's absolutely amazing and I highly recommend her! She's very LGBT friendly and can understand things from a perspective most therapists can't!
Written on Aug 12, 2025 after therapy with Jenna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jenna is fantastic and I love working with her.
Written on Aug 09, 2025 after therapy with Jenna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jenna is an awesome therapist. She is very easy to talk to, knowledgeable and professional. I look forward to our sessions because they help me to feel more centered and positive.
Written on Jun 07, 2025 after therapy with Jenna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd