About Me
I have had the privilege to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and provide therapy services for over 2o+ years. I completed my MS.Ed at Southern Illinois and my undergraduate work at the University of Iowa. I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults, families and couples. I believe in using a relationship based, strength driven approach for each individual. I provide a safe and relaxed environment to encourage you to achieve the goals you have identified. I have experience in addressing areas such as depression, grief and loss, crisis management, anxiety, trauma, suicide and crisis, LGBTQ, women’s issues, stress, mood disorders and comorbidity and many others. I believe I offer a very positive experience, as my goal is always to build a solid relationship out of trust and caring. I have worked within the fields of corrections, schools and education, communities, addictions, residential and outpatient settings. I believe in focusing on strengths, meeting you where you are at regarding your goals and building relationships with each individual. I use techniques based on your needs; including CBT, TFCBT, RET, Relationship and strength based, culturally sensitive, solution focused, addiction. mindfulness, Systems and Brief approaches. I address the biological, emotional and relational aspects in your life. I believe each individual has the ability to make changes in their life. I feel it is a honor to be chosen to engage in the therapy journey with you. I will empower you to find your strengths, your abilities and to be the expert in your life. Seeking therapy is often the hardest step and I look forward to being a part of your future story.
Specialties
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Adoption and Foster Care , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LMHC #00681 (Expires: 2022-09-30)
Reviews
I have really enjoyed working with Jennifer. She takes time to deeply listen to my thoughts and understands my goals. She offers me upfront, honest, and compassionate direction in reaching my goals. I would recommend her to anyone.
She is fantastic! A very good fit.
She is the best, most kind hearted, and the most honest therapist I've ever had.
She is great in responding to messages fast. Always follows up with issues or discussion from previous sessions. Very caring and promotes taking care of the self.
Jennifer offers a totally judgement free zone and has helped me to work through issues that I did not have the confidence to bring up with people in my personal life. 100% recommend!
Im pretty new to therapy which was actually kinda stressful for me but jen is awesome she creates such a comfortable environment. I can speak freely without feeling judged but heard and understood from my perspective with is very validating! I really appreciate her and how she is helping me heal and understand my past hurt
Jennifer was very supportive and provided a non-judgemental space for me. She brings in personal experience in an uplifting way and made me feel heard. Thank you!
Jennifer is so caring and really understands my needs. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for me to share my thoughts and feelings and helps me reflect on what I'm feeling. She personalizes my therapy to me and makes me feel heard and understood.
Love the great counseling that I can get in the comfort of my own home