I am a psychotherapist who specializes in addiction, shame, trauma, and helping others learn the art of self-compassion. I utilize Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to facilitate a large majority of my individual and group sessions. This action-oriented framework is congruent with my belief system and core values. Instead of expending energy resisting or denying their emotions toward a difficult concept, it encourages one to accept these emotions as an appropriate response to certain situations and to move forward regardless. This eases the conflict between how a person believes they are “supposed to” feel and how they realistically feel under circumstances to which they are exposed.
I am a trained practitioner in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. (EMDR) This adaptive integrative processing approach uses bilateral stimulation and lateral eye movement to strengthen positive neural networks within one’s brain. It helps rescript and establish positive connections about a previously-held negative belief. It reinforces the positive pathway and helps the individual cope with the memory while applying new, positive beliefs about a negative situation.
Using a holistic approach is essential in my practice. A person is not their diagnosis. A person is not their addiction. A person is a complex individual who deserves the care and respect that I would hope be shown toward myself or someone that is close to me. Working through shame is a process and a journey that is best traversed with compassion.
I am currently only available for appointments during weekday hours with limited availability on weekends. Please consider if this will work for you and your schedule. Thank you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Infidelity, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy
AZ LPC LPC-22923
WI LPC 7485-125
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It has been great so far ! I’m getting a lot out of it
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Jennifer is a fantastic therapist! In the few months I’ve been seeing her, I’ve decreased my depressive symptoms, managed my anxiety, addressed my eating disorder, and gained newfound confidence. She’s a wise, empathetic counselor and because of her, my quality of life has improved dramatically. Thank you so much, Dr. Jen, I couldn’t have done it without you.
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Jennifer is empathic and insightful. I appreciate her support and honest feedback. It's been helpful for me, and the forum is great!
Written on Aug 21, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jennifer has really helped me find ways to intervene in my own anxiety before it reaches crisis levels. Even in difficult times, I feel better able to get through day-to-day life thanks to her. She's kind, supportive and understanding while still pushing me to help myself move in the right direction.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jennifer is awesome. Life works out in funny ways sometimes, but truly believe I was meant to be matched with her. She’s down-to-earth, cool, and extremely great about “counseling” in a way that just feels like normal conversation. She’s always available via messaging if I need things between sessions too. Would recommend her to anyone I know!
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She's an awesome and wonderful counselor.
Written on May 19, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse