LISW, 9 years of experience
I want you to know—I see you. I see the strength it takes to carry the weight of experiences you never should have had to face. The pain of sexual trauma, the hurt of family conflict, and the lasting impact of childhood adversity can leave scars that reach into every part of life. None of this was your fault, and you were never meant to go through it alone. Living with Complex PTSD can feel exhausting and confusing. You may long for closeness but find it hard to trust. Joy may appear, only to slip away before you can fully hold it. Memories or triggers may pull you back into what you’ve fought so hard to move beyond. These are not signs of weakness. They are natural responses to experiences that overwhelmed your system and your sense of safety. Here, all of you is welcome—your anger, your grief, your numbness, and your courage. We don’t have to rush or push your healing. Instead, we will move gently, creating space for your nervous system to settle and for you to reconnect with the parts of yourself that deserve compassion and care. Along the way, I may invite you to reflect with questions such as: What part of your story feels hardest to carry right now? Which parts of you are longing most to be heard or understood? Where do you notice even the smallest sparks of safety or calm? What would it mean to finally put down what was never yours to hold? Healing from complex trauma isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about reclaiming your voice, your connection, and your right to live with peace and joy. Your story matters. Your healing matters. And you do not have to walk this path alone.
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.
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 people who have lived through complex trauma.
I get how complicated heavy trauma can be—whether it’s PTSD, complex PTSD, or the deep wounds left by narcissistic abuse, toxic family drama, sexual or physical violence, and the gut-wrenching betrayal of people you once trusted. Maybe you’ve lost friends due to unforgivable fallouts, been caught in power struggles, or gone through things that make it hard to feel safe or even seen. I also want you to know I see the trauma fires many carry inside—the grief that never quite leaves, the shame, the anger, the sadness, the guilt. And the loneliness that comes from being estranged from family or feeling like you don’t have a real home with the people who should have been your safe place. If you identify as either LGB and carry wounds from trauma or PTSD, I see you. If you grew up with emotional neglect, distant or immature parents, or abuse that was subtle but still left scars, I see you. If you’re a therapist who’s been through your own struggles and you want a space where you’re honored as a person, not just a helper—I see you. If you’re a first responder, nurse, or doctor weighed down by trauma from your work and feeling overwhelmed or unseen—I see you. If you’ve felt marginalized, judged, or pushed aside because of who you are, your health, or your relationships—and you’re trying to make sense of attachment wounds, jealousy, or betrayal—I see you. This space isn’t about judgment or fixing you. It’s about holding your story with kindness and respect. You don’t have to carry this alone. You deserve to be met with understanding and compassion every step of the way. Your experience matters. Your feelings are real. Your healing is possible. And you’re not alone.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
2 ratings with written reviews
March 12, 2025
She made me feel comfortable to express my feelings, I cried the majority of the session - but I was able to talk about my trauma that I have faced for 21 years of my life. I am glad I picked Jennifer to be my therapist as I try and overcome these life events from my past.
January 30, 2025
Very understanding, and very knowledgeable about trauma