Jenny Gaston
Hi, I’m Jenny, a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience helping people ages 13 and up heal from trauma, anxiety and depression. I especially love working with Black women recovering from narcissistic abuse and trauma bonding, and I also work with women and men from all backgrounds who are making sense of relationships where they were made to doubt themselves. My approach is warm, practical and real, and I bring cultural awareness to every session. I use CBT, EMDR, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Christian Counseling and Process Centered Counseling to help you understand your patterns, regulate your body’s stress response, set boundaries, and reconnect with your own voice. You’ll leave sessions with tools you can use that same night.
I can help you find your footing amid chaos and learn how to develop effective tools in a safe and non-judgmental space while keeping it real.
I’m licensed in PA and NJ and see clients virtually. I also share free education on YouTube at @JennyGaston.
First session
Your first session is a welcoming, collaborative space designed to help us begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. During this time, I will focus on getting to know you (your background, current concerns, strengths, and what brings you to therapy at this point in your life). We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and you are always free to share as much or as little as you feel ready to. Together, we will begin identifying your goals and priorities, and I will work alongside you to develop an individualized treatment plan that reflects your needs, values, and vision for growth.
Strengths
If you seek culturally and racially sensitive mental health services from an experienced Black female therapist, you are in the right place.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I use EMDR to address trauma, anxiety, and depression. I teach effective coping skills or resources that can be applied outside of our sessions.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I specialize I use Trauma Focused CBT techniques to help alleviate symptoms and to empower through psychoeducation.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New JerseyLicense 37PC01006900
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC005719