Jennifer Bloom
Jennifer Bloom
(she/her)
I work with people who carry wounds from a childhood that looked “normal” on the outside—or was anything but normal behind closed doors. Many of my clients grew up in environments where fear, shame, or confusion were constant, and where the adults around them failed to protect them, or became the ones they needed protection from. This includes those who experienced emotional neglect, physical or sexual abuse, religious trauma, or who were blamed or disbelieved when they tried to speak up. Often, families protected the abuser, minimized the harm, or made the survivor responsible for keeping the peace. These early betrayals don’t stay in the past. They shape the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. You might feel stuck in shame or guilt that doesn’t make sense. You might feel unsafe in your own body, numb or hyperaware, over-responsible in relationships, or like you can’t relax—not even when things are “fine.” Maybe it feels like joy, safety, or real rest are always just out of reach. I specialize in working with childhood trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD. In our work together, we won’t just talk about the past—we’ll track how it still lives in you. Using Brainspotting and parts work, we’ll create space for your body and your inner world to tell the truth, at a pace that honors what you’ve been through. You won’t be asked to “move on,” “forgive,” or explain what should have been obvious. We’ll start with this: what happened to you makes sense. Your symptoms are not the problem—your past is. And healing begins when someone finally helps you hold that truth.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is a gentle, welcoming space where we’ll begin to get to know each other at your own pace. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel safe, heard, and respected from the very start. We’ll spend time learning about you—your story, what you’re experiencing right now, and what brought you here. This is also your opportunity to share what you hope to achieve through our work together and to ask any questions you might have about how therapy works. Together, we’ll explore what feels most important to you and begin to identify goals that reflect your needs and values. This is a collaborative process—you decide what to share and how deep you want to go. By the end of our time together, we’ll have a clearer picture of where you’re at, where you want to go, and a shared plan for the next steps on your healing journey.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
A nuanced understanding of PTSD, complex trauma, and the lasting impact of narcissistic abuse, toxic family dynamics, and betrayal. Skilled use of brainspotting and other trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques tailored to your specific needs. An intuitive ability to attune to the unspoken and emotional undercurrents in sessions, helping you access deeper healing. A commitment to honoring your pace and readiness, empowering you to stay in control of your healing process. A warm, genuine presence that fosters trust and safety, essential for working through difficult emotions and attachment wounds. Experience working with diverse clients including first responders, healthcare professionals, therapists, and those navigating marginalized identities.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I see the complexity of carrying trauma—from PTSD and complex PTSD to the wounds left by narcissistic abuse, toxic family dynamics, sexual or physical violence, and the pain of betrayal by those you trusted. You’ve faced power struggles, lost friendships, and endured experiences that make it hard to feel safe or seen. If you’re a therapist who’s lived through your own challenges and are looking for a space where you’re honored not just as a helper but as a human who also needs healing—I see you. If you are a police officer, firefighter, nurse, or doctor carrying the weight of trauma from your work, feeling overwhelmed or unseen—I see you. If you’ve felt marginalized, ostracized, or stigmatized because of who you are, your health status, or your relationship choices, and you’re struggling with attachment wounds, jealousy, or the fallout from affairs—I see you. This space is one of deep compassion and safety, where your story is held without judgment, and your healing journey is honored with kindness and understanding. You don’t have to carry your pain alone. Here, you are met with the respect, empathy, and support you deserve. Your experience matters. Your feelings are valid. Your journey toward healing is real—and you are not alone.
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Brainspotting
Imagine your brain is like a big library." Sometimes, when something really big happens—like something scary, sad, or overwhelming—your brain doesn’t know where to put that memory or feeling. It kind of gets stuck on a shelf all messy. Brainspotting is a way to help your brain clean up that messy shelf. A therapist helps you find a special “spot” with your eyes—like a place you look that connects to that stuck feeling. Weird, right? But it works! When you look at that spot, your brain starts to unlock the feelings, even if you don’t have to talk about it. It helps your body calm down, and your brain sort things out like it was meant to. So Brainspotting is like giving your brain a quiet way to heal and feel better—kind of like how a cut heals without you doing anything, just by giving it the right conditions.
Trauma Informed Care
Sometimes, people go through really tough things that can leave behind big feelings like fear, sadness, or anger. That’s called trauma. It’s like your brain and body remember the hard stuff, even when you want to forget. A trauma-informed therapist knows that those hard things can make it hard to trust, talk, or even feel safe. So they go extra slow, listen really carefully, and never push you to talk about anything before you’re ready. They help you feel calm, in control, and safe while you work through those tough memories—one step at a time.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Imagine you’re talking to someone who doesn’t try to fix you, boss you around, or tell you what to do. They just really care about how you feel and what you’re going through. In person-centered therapy, the therapist is like a kind, calm guide. They listen without judging you, and they believe you’re the expert on you. That means they think you already have the answers inside—you just might need a little help finding them. It’s like having someone who holds the flashlight while you explore your own thoughts and feelings.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy is like being a detective for your own feelings." Sometimes we feel mad, sad, or worried, and we don’t even know why. Psychodynamic therapy helps you look back—kind of like flipping through a photo album in your mind—to figure out where those feelings started. It’s like there’s a secret story going on inside you, and a therapist helps you figure out what’s behind the feelings you have now, especially ones that keep popping up over and over. They help you understand how things from your past—even things from when you were really little—might still be affecting how you feel today. And once you understand that story better, those feelings aren’t so confusing anymore, and you can start to feel more in control.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Imagine your mind is like a team of characters inside you. Each character has a special job to help you deal with life. Sometimes they work well together, and sometimes they argue. When you "interview parts," you’re having a little talk with each one to learn what they do and how they feel. Here are the main team members: 1. Manager This part tries to keep everything in control. It wants you to do well in school, stay safe, and avoid getting into trouble. It might say things like, "Make sure your homework is perfect!" or "Don’t say that—you’ll get embarrassed!" 2. Firefighter This part jumps in when you feel really upset or scared. Its job is to stop the pain fast—even if that means doing something wild. It might make you yell, play video games for hours, or eat too many snacks to feel better. 3. Exile This part holds big feelings like sadness, fear, or shame. It might feel left out or hurt because of something bad that happened. It usually hides deep inside because it’s afraid of being seen. 4. Self This is the calm, kind, curious part of you. It’s the “real” you who can listen to all the other parts without judging them. When Self is in charge, everyone feels more understood and safe. When you "interview parts," you’re letting the Self talk to each one—asking them what they’re doing, what they’re afraid of, and how they’re trying to help. This helps you understand yourself better and feel more at peace inside. I can do some things with this modality.