LPC, 22 years of experience
Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. I received my PhD in Counselor Education from Virginia Tech and have been practicing for over 22 years. I have worked with clients from many different backgrounds and circumstances. I help young adults who are struggling to figure out their future as well as older adults with mid-life challenges and difficulties.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and then dive into the challenges you are facing. This will help me develop a personal plan for you. I would love the opportunity to meet with you, hear your story, and see how I can help. Together, we will find the most comfortable and best approach to help you move toward a more fulfilling life.
I have been an LPC for over 20 years. I genuinely care about my clients and want them to lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. I pride myself on my ability to connect with others. This connection has helped me build open, honest, and respectful relationships throughout my years of practice.
I love working with individuals who are goal-oriented, but may get stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about how to move forward. I help them to identify tools needed to make their future a reality.
I use Interpersonal therapy to help clients explore how their relationships affect mood. I work with clients to improve social adjustment, and reduce depressive symptoms as they make necessary changes on their own.
In person-centered therapy I use unconditional positive regard and empathic understanding to understand the client's point of view. I provide a non-judgmental approach to help clients gain control over their lives.
I use CBT to help clients to recognize how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. That knowledge can help change thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
The Strength-Based approach is centered around the idea that the client is the agent of change. I use open communication and encourage individuals to identify their strengths and capacities.
I used Solution Focused Brief Therapy as a short-term, goal-focused therapeutic approach to treatment. SFBT focuses on building solutions rather than eradicating problems.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 23, 2025
My first session with Jennifer was absolutely amazing! A perfect personality match and I feel so seen and heard! I am looking forward to my next appointment.
June 9, 2025
Jennifer is gentle, a keen listener and creates a positive comfortable environment for me to express my worries and deepest concerns. She has an incredible natural talent for building rapport and her passion for helping others is evident in every session.