I am committed to helping my clients increase self-awareness, strengthen relationships, reduce anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms, and live a more value-directed life. I want to help you feel emotionally lighter, happier, and more confident. I want to help you reach your goals and become your best self.
I believe that healing begins with feeling safe, accepted, and respected. I tailor sessions to fit my clients' needs and personalities.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of Utah. I received my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and certificate in Criminology from the University of Utah and my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I have worked in multiple residential treatment centers, as an in-home therapist, and in private practice.
We can work together to improve your quality of life. I would feel honored to take this journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
UT LCMHC 12290660-6004
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I have been lucky enough to get help and guidance from Jennifer. She has been very personable and I feel comfortable in talking with her about my life. I have learned a lot of helpful skills from her and look forward to my weekly sessions.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
My therapist Jennifer is so kind and caring and she listens to me and helped me through the stuff that I need to be help through and I would recommend her to any one of my friends
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Jennifer has been a fabulous therapist she has been a great help in assisting me in working through my self discovery. Her resources are relevant and super helpful. She is great at picking right back up where we left off. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a caring and kind therapist.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jennifer is fantastic. She makes me feel extremely comfortable. She provides me with such helpful resources and it’s already week 2 and I feel like I’m progressing!
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue