Jennifer Butler
Jennifer Butler
(she/her)
Hello, Welcome to my practice... Blessed Journey, LLC. I have been a counselor for over 20 years. I work with all ages of people. I especially enjoy working with children, ages 5-12. Cognitive-Behavior Therapy is my primary modality. I also like to add methods that allow for self-expression through the arts, focusing on solutions and play. I have training in trauma recovery as well. I want clients to leave each session with a new coping skills, motivation to make a small change and feeling they have been heard.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is an intake and can seem a bit overwhelming. I will be asking a lot of questions and clarifying the information gathered. It is also an opportunity for you to get to know me and ask questions. Sessions are typically 50-55 minutes; this first session is closer to 75 minutes.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe in the ability of people to change and be successful. I lean toward the eternal optimist side! I am enthusiastic about my career and want to see others reach their goals. I love to listen and to talk; I also am comfortable with silence. I do not feel silence needs to be filled. I like quiet and enjoy calm, comfortable environments. Coming to counseling takes courage and strength- just by making this first step you are on the path to achieving your goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
If you are going through life changes, find parenting challenging, have chronic health condition, struggle with depression, anxiety, etc. please, reach out and get the support you deserve. I focus on helping clients understand how thoughts, feelings and actions work together in the flow of life. I believe conversation and relationships can assist in healing and improving lives. Problems in life and changes are unavoidable, I want to help you thrive and grow through them.
About Jennifer Butler
Address
1 Marion Ave, Mansfield, OH 44903, Suite 102Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a great approach to the most common mental health issues. All of us have thoughts, behaviors and feelings about the things that happen in our lives. Knowing how to recognize these is the first step in being able to use effective coping skills. When we practice coping skills regularly we start using them more often and they become new responses to stressful situations. I use it in my life and personally have experienced its healing impact.
Play Therapy
Play is so important to human development. In my years of working with children I have seen the impact loss of play has had. Children need to have adults encourage creative play and participate in play with them. It has been said play is the work of childhood and I agree completely. Children play to learn, grow, heal and manage stress.