Hi, its nice to meet you. I have been a therapist for about a decade now. Before being a therapist I spent 20 years in Healthcare Administration with 17 of those in management. I share this because I understand the stress that comes with the "corp" world and management. After 20 years, I decided to change careers and utilize my skills in coaching and mentoring. I received my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, where I also went on to get my Doctorate in Health Psychology. I am a health and wellness focused therapist, so I spend time talking about how to balance your life, your stress, and ensure you are having some fun in your life. Therapeutically I'm very eclectic. I use different techniques based on your needs. That being said, yes, I use CBT, DBT, REBT, talk therapy, and assessments as most therapists do. My primary focus is ADHD testing in adults and Couples/Relationship Coaching.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session we will review what has prompted your need for counseling

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

One of my biggest strengths as a therapist is that I have not spent my life as a therapist. This is a second career, so I can relate to a lot of life events as a "person" and not just as a therapist. I've changed careers, I've raised kids, I've been divorced, I've re-dated/married as an older adult, I have addiction in my family, I have physical injuries I deal with, and I have hobbies and passions that I try to work on. I strength that many clients tell me I have is that I am pretty direct. Now, that may not match your personality, so consider that. But I do tend to call things out because I feel that is a therapist's job, to tell you what you need to hear.

About Jennifer Erickson